Official / Local Name마암면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Goseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.0464°N, 128.3216°E · 117 m
Overview
Situated in Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 117 m elevation, Maam-myŏn (마암면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 마암면 (Maam-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Goseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 117 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Banseong Station (반성역) (14.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Pohyŏn-sa (보현사) (1.0 km) · Yŏnhwa-sa (연화사) (2.6 km) · Naksan-am (낙산암) (2.7 km) · Solgi-sa (솔기사) (2.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yongjŏn (용전) (0.7 km), Kijŏn (기전) (0.9 km), Kam-dong (감동) (0.9 km), Sŏjangsan (0.9 km), Sŏnmi (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Taega-myŏn (대가면) (4.3 km) · Goseong-gun (고성) (4.4 km) · Kuman-myŏn (구만면) (5.3 km) · Hoehwa-myŏn (회화면) (7.0 km) · Gaecheon-myeon (개천면) (7.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Banseong Station (반성역) (14.4 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 "마암면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Pohyŏn-sa (보현사) (1.0 km) — Maam-myŏn (마암면)
- Yŏnhwa-sa (연화사) (2.6 km) — Maam-myŏn (마암면)
- Naksan-am (낙산암) (2.7 km) — Maam-myŏn (마암면)
- Solgi-sa (솔기사) (2.9 km) — Maam-myŏn (마암면)
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 Maam-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Goseong-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 →