Official / Local Name점암면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Goheung-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.6412°N, 127.4002°E · 66 m
Overview
Situated in Goheung-gun, South Jeolla at 66 m elevation, Jeomam-myeon (점암면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 점암면 (Jeomam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Goheung-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 66 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Guryong Station (구룡역) (22.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Neunggasa (능가사) (1.3 km) · Cheonhak I Je (천학이제) (1.9 km) · Sol-gogae (솔고개) (1.7 km) · Moryong-ri (모룡리) (1.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Duji (두지) (0.9 km), Seongju (성주) (0.9 km), Pyeongchon (평촌) (1.0 km), Pyeongchongyo (평촌교) (1.1 km), Modong (모동) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gwayeok-myeon (과역면) (5.0 km) · Yeongnam-myeon (영남면) (6.7 km) · Goheung-gun (고흥) (8.9 km) · Podu-myeon (포두면) (9.6 km) · Namyang-myeon (남양면) (11.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Guryong Station (구룡역) (22.3 km). KTX Honam & Jeolla Lines to Mokpo, Naju, Suncheon, and Yeosu Expo stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "점암면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Neunggasa (능가사) (1.3 km) — Jeomam-myeon (점암면)
- Cheonhak I Je (천학이제) (1.9 km) — Jeomam-myeon (점암면)
- Sol-gogae (솔고개) (1.7 km) — Jeomam-myeon (점암면)
- Moryong-ri (모룡리) (1.4 km) — Jeomam-myeon (점암면)
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 South Jeolla.
- 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 Jeomam-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Goheung-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. South Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →