Official / Local Name남면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Taean-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.6525°N, 126.3149°E · 43 m
Overview
Nam-myŏn (남면) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do (36.6525°N, 126.3149°E, elevation 43 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 남면 (Nam-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Taean-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 43 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gwangcheon Station (광천역) (32.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | T’aeanhaean-gungnipkongwŏn (태안해안국립공원) (1.2 km) · Mongsanp’o Beach (몽산포해수욕장) (3.0 km) · Ch’ŏngp’odae Beach (청포대해수욕장) (1.7 km) · Magŏmp’o (마검포) (4.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Naejam (0.3 km), Tongtchong-mal (동쪽말) (0.6 km), Paeda-ri (배다리) (0.7 km), Yangjam-ni (양잠리) (0.8 km), Pŏmdal (범달) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Taean-gun (태안) (6.9 km) · Buseok-myeon (부석면) (8.4 km) · Geunheung-myeon (근흥면) (10.0 km) · Taean-eup (태안읍) (12.1 km) · Inji-myeon (인지면) (13.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gwangcheon Station (광천역) (32.1 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 "남면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- T’aeanhaean-gungnipkongwŏn (태안해안국립공원) (1.2 km) — Nam-myŏn (남면)
- Mongsanp’o Beach (몽산포해수욕장) (3.0 km) — Nam-myŏn (남면)
- Ch’ŏngp’odae Beach (청포대해수욕장) (1.7 km) — Nam-myŏn (남면)
- Magŏmp’o (마검포) (4.4 km) — Nam-myŏn (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 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 Nam-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Taean-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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