Official / Local Name주포면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Boryeong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.4077°N, 126.5794°E · 41 m
Overview
Situated in Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do at 41 m elevation, Jupo-myeon (주포면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 주포면 (Jupo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Boryeong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 41 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jupo Station (주포역) (0.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Boryeongseonggwak (보령성곽) (1.3 km) · Boryeong-hyanggyo (보령향교) (1.5 km) · Sewonsa (세원사) (2.8 km) · Ocheon-hyanggyo (오천향교) (3.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sacheong (사청) (0.4 km), Wondangdong (원당동) (0.4 km), Bongdangni (봉당리) (0.5 km), Gwansalli (관산리) (0.9 km), Yeongmal (역말) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jugyo-myeon (주교면) (4.0 km) · Daecheon-dong (대천1동) (5.7 km) · Boryeong-si (보령) (5.8 km) · Daecheon-dong (대천2동) (6.1 km) · Cheongna-myeon (청라면) (6.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jupo Station (주포역) (0.8 km). KTX/SRT to Cheonan-Asan and Gongju stations (35–50m from Seoul); Saemaeul lines along the West Coast. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "주포면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Boryeongseonggwak (보령성곽) (1.3 km) — Jupo-myeon (주포면)
- Boryeong-hyanggyo (보령향교) (1.5 km) — Jupo-myeon (주포면)
- Sewonsa (세원사) (2.8 km) — Jupo-myeon (주포면)
- Ocheon-hyanggyo (오천향교) (3.3 km) — Jupo-myeon (주포면)
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 Chungcheongnam-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 Jupo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Boryeong-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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