Official / Local Name조도면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Jindo-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.2963°N, 126.0524°E · 49 m
Overview
Jodo-myeon (조도면) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Jindo-gun, South Jeolla (34.2963°N, 126.0524°E, elevation 49 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 조도면 (Jodo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Jindo-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 49 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (63.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hajodo (하조도) (0.4 km) · Singeumsan (신금산) (1.7 km) · Hajododeungdae (하조도등대) (3.6 km) · Sinjeon Beach (신전해수욕장) (2.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Changni (창리) (0.4 km), Ch’angyu-ri (0.4 km), Eoyupo (어유포) (0.8 km), Eupgu (읍구) (0.8 km), Keunjeneomeo (큰제넘어) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jindo-gun (진도) (17.5 km) · Imhoe-myeon (임회면) (17.5 km) · Jisan-myeon (지산면) (18.3 km) · Uisin-myeon (의신면) (26.7 km) · Jindo-eup (진도읍) (27.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (63.0 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 "조도면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hajodo (하조도) (0.4 km) — Jodo-myeon (조도면)
- Singeumsan (신금산) (1.7 km) — Jodo-myeon (조도면)
- Hajododeungdae (하조도등대) (3.6 km) — Jodo-myeon (조도면)
- Sinjeon Beach (신전해수욕장) (2.4 km) — Jodo-myeon (조도면)
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 Jodo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jindo-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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