Official / Local Name남면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Namhae-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.759°N, 127.8773°E · 36 m
Overview
Nam-myeon (남면) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do (34.759°N, 127.8773°E, elevation 36 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 남면 (Nam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Namhae-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 36 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | YeosuEXPO Station (11.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jangdeungsan (장등산) (0.6 km) · Manggisan (망기산) (2.0 km) · Godongsan (고등산) (2.0 km) · Hangchongongwon (항촌공원) (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Impo-ri (임포리) (1.2 km), Yulgok (율곡) (1.4 km), Samgeori (삼거리) (1.4 km), Unam (운암) (1.5 km), Saemaeul (새마을) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Idong-myeon (이동면) (7.3 km) · Namhae-eup (남해읍) (7.8 km) · Namhae-gun (남해) (8.8 km) · Seo-myeon (서면) (9.1 km) · Sangju-myeon (상주면) (9.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: YeosuEXPO Station (11.7 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 "남면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jangdeungsan (장등산) (0.6 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Manggisan (망기산) (2.0 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Godongsan (고등산) (2.0 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Hangchongongwon (항촌공원) (3.6 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
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 Nam-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 →