Official / Local Name미조면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Namhae-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.7328°N, 128.0248°E · 6 m
Overview
Situated in Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 6 m elevation, Mijo-myeon (미조면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 미조면 (Mijo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Namhae-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 6 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | YeosuEXPO Station (25.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Haegwansa (해관사) (2.9 km) · Namhaepyeonbaekhyuyangnim (남해편백휴양림) (2.1 km) · Cheonyeonsa (천연사) (3.6 km) · Daewonsa (대원사) (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Saebatbeum (새밭금) (0.5 km), Songjeong (송정) (0.8 km), Chojeon (초전) (0.9 km), Samjeongji (삼정지) (1.3 km), Jinjakgae (진작개) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sangju-myeon (상주면) (4.3 km) · Samdong-myeon (삼동면) (6.6 km) · Idong-myeon (이동면) (8.9 km) · Namhae-gun (남해) (12.2 km) · Nam-myeon (남면) (13.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: YeosuEXPO Station (25.3 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 "미조면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Haegwansa (해관사) (2.9 km) — Mijo-myeon (미조면)
- Namhaepyeonbaekhyuyangnim (남해편백휴양림) (2.1 km) — Mijo-myeon (미조면)
- Cheonyeonsa (천연사) (3.6 km) — Mijo-myeon (미조면)
- Daewonsa (대원사) (3.6 km) — Mijo-myeon (미조면)
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 Mijo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Namhae-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 →