Official / Local Name진량읍
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gyeongsan-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.8675°N, 128.8342°E · 90 m
Overview
Situated in Gyeongsan-si, North Gyeongsang at 90 m elevation, Jillyang-eup (진량읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 진량읍 (Jillyang-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gyeongsan-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 90 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hayangjungang Station (하양중앙역) (4.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ireonjeol (일언절) (3.5 km) · Gwangbeopsa (광법사) (5.4 km) · Sokchogyo (속초교) (1.3 km) · Hayangyuwonji (하양유원지) (4.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Daewon-ri (대원리) (0.6 km), Saemot (새못) (0.7 km), Daewon (대원) (1.1 km), Araenmaeul (아랫마을) (1.2 km), Sinsang-ri (신상리) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gyeongsan-si (경산) (4.9 km) · Jain-myeon (자인면) (5.5 km) · Amnyang-myeon (압량면) (5.8 km) · Hayang-eup (하양읍) (6.4 km) · Nambang-dong (남방동) (7.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hayangjungang Station (하양중앙역) (4.9 km). KTX/SRT to Gyeongju, Pohang, Andong (KTX-Eum), and Gimcheon-Gumi stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "진량읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ireonjeol (일언절) (3.5 km) — Jillyang-eup (진량읍)
- Gwangbeopsa (광법사) (5.4 km) — Jillyang-eup (진량읍)
- Sokchogyo (속초교) (1.3 km) — Jillyang-eup (진량읍)
- Hayangyuwonji (하양유원지) (4.3 km) — Jillyang-eup (진량읍)
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 North Gyeongsang.
- 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 Jillyang-eup (pop. 12,000) in Gyeongsan-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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