Official / Local Name장남면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Yeoncheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.9928°N, 126.8495°E · 51 m
Overview
Situated in Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi Province at 51 m elevation, Jangnam-myeon (장남면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 장남면 (Jangnam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Yeoncheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 51 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Uncheon Station (운천역) (14.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Samicheongyo (사미천교) (2.7 km) · Otgogae (옷고개) (5.4 km) · Jangnamgyo (장남교) (4.7 km) · Jeondonggyo (전동교) (5.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jajipo (자지포) (0.6 km), Sanggorangpo (상고랑포) (0.9 km), Jajak-ri (자작리) (1.2 km), Goeupdong (고읍동) (1.3 km), Nabudong (나부동) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Baekhak-myeon (백학면) (6.8 km) · Jindong-myeon (진동면) (7.0 km) · Jeokseong-myeon (적성면) (8.1 km) · Papyeong-myeon (파평면) (9.0 km) · Misan-myeon (미산면) (12.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Uncheon Station (운천역) (14.3 km). Directly integrated with Seoul Metropolitan Subway, GTX high-speed commuter rail, and KTX via Suwon & Gwangmyeong. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "장남면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Samicheongyo (사미천교) (2.7 km) — Jangnam-myeon (장남면)
- Otgogae (옷고개) (5.4 km) — Jangnam-myeon (장남면)
- Jangnamgyo (장남교) (4.7 km) — Jangnam-myeon (장남면)
- Jeondonggyo (전동교) (5.4 km) — Jangnam-myeon (장남면)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Hearty regional 국밥 (Gukbap rice soup) and handmade 칼국수 (Kalguksu knife-cut noodles) simmered with anchovy, radish, and seasonal greens from Gyeonggi Province.
- Charcoal-grilled local pork belly (Samgyeopsal), marinated short ribs (Galbi), and savory 해물파전 (scallion and seafood pancakes) served at family-run 식당 (Sikdang, ₩9,000–₩16,000).
- Earthenware-aged 된장 (Doenjang soybean paste) and 고추장 (Gochujang), sun-dried regional produce, traditional 한과 (Hangwa rice sweets), and local brewery 생막걸리 (unpasteurized draft Makgeolli).
- Locals gather for weekday 백반 (Baekban home-style lunch sets, ₩9,000–₩12,000) where every table receives 6–10 complimentary refillable banchan side dishes, and browse the traditional 5-day market (오일장) for seasonal harvest specialties. Across Jangnam-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeoncheon-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Gyeonggi Province → · 3,651 All Cities →