Official / Local Name조마면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gimcheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.0101°N, 128.1173°E · 286 m
Overview
Set at 286 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gimcheon-si (North Gyeongsang), Joma-myeon (조마면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 조마면 (Joma-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gimcheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 286 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gimcheon Station (김천역) (12.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kodang-sa (고당사) (3.1 km) · Sindari-san (신달이산) (1.2 km) · Poltu-san (볼두산) (1.6 km) · Tongdae-san (동대산) (2.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wŏn-gol (원골) (0.9 km), Nusan (누산) (1.0 km), Taep’yŏng (대평) (1.3 km), Yongam (용암) (1.5 km), Sŏnggung (성궁) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gamcheon-myeon (감천면) (6.0 km) · Jirye-myeon (지례면) (7.8 km) · Guseong-myeon (구성면) (7.9 km) · Byeokjin-myeon (벽진면) (8.4 km) · Yanggeum-dong (양금동) (9.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gimcheon Station (김천역) (12.6 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 "조마면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kodang-sa (고당사) (3.1 km) — Joma-myeon (조마면)
- Sindari-san (신달이산) (1.2 km) — Joma-myeon (조마면)
- Poltu-san (볼두산) (1.6 km) — Joma-myeon (조마면)
- Tongdae-san (동대산) (2.4 km) — Joma-myeon (조마면)
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 Joma-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gimcheon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–May, Oct–Nov. North Gyeongsang → · 3,651 All Cities →