Official / Local Name적량면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Hadong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1023°N, 127.7653°E · 23 m
Overview
Situated in Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 23 m elevation, Jeongnyang-myeon (적량면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 적량면 (Jeongnyang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Hadong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 23 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hadong Station (하동역) (3.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chamjeon-ginyeombi (참전기념비) (3.6 km) · Hadonghyanggyo (하동향교) (4.1 km) · Hadongsongnim (하동송림) (4.8 km) · Suwoljeong (수월정) (4.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sangjungsim (1.9 km), Gwan-ri (관리) (2.1 km), Geumgang (금강) (2.2 km), Wŏndong (2.5 km), Hanokjeong (한옥정) (2.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hadong-eup (하동읍) (3.4 km) · Hoengcheon-myeon (횡천면) (4.4 km) · Hadong-gun (하동) (6.1 km) · Yangbo-myeon (양보면) (8.4 km) · Agyang-myeon (악양면) (8.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hadong Station (하동역) (3.6 km). KTX Gyeongjeon Line to Changwon, Masan & Jinju; intercity express buses from Busan Sasang to Tongyeong & Geoje. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "적량면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chamjeon-ginyeombi (참전기념비) (3.6 km) — Jeongnyang-myeon (적량면)
- Hadonghyanggyo (하동향교) (4.1 km) — Jeongnyang-myeon (적량면)
- Hadongsongnim (하동송림) (4.8 km) — Jeongnyang-myeon (적량면)
- Suwoljeong (수월정) (4.7 km) — Jeongnyang-myeon (적량면)
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 Gyeongsangnam-do.
- 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 Jeongnyang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hadong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Mar–May (Jinhae Cherry Blossoms), Sep–Nov. Gyeongsangnam-do → · 3,651 All Cities →