Official / Local Name남후면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Andong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.5255°N, 128.6251°E · 135 m
Overview
Situated in Andong-si, North Gyeongsang at 135 m elevation, Namhu-myeon (남후면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 남후면 (Namhu-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Andong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 135 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mureung Station (무릉역) (5.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Mounsa (모운사) (2.5 km) · Daedeoksa (대덕사) (4.9 km) · Baekjabong (백자봉) (2.3 km) · Yuilsa (유일사) (5.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Saeteo (새터) (0.3 km), Jungni (죽리) (0.8 km), Napsi (납시) (1.2 km), Sangni (상리) (1.6 km), Galgol (갈골) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Suha-dong (수하동) (5.0 km) · Ok-dong (옥동) (6.7 km) · Iljik-myeon (일직면) (7.2 km) · Susang-dong (수상동) (7.6 km) · Pungsan-eup (풍산읍) (7.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mureung Station (무릉역) (5.7 km). KTX/SRT to Gyeongju, Pohang, Andong (KTX-Eum), and Gimcheon-Gumi stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "남후면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Mounsa (모운사) (2.5 km) — Namhu-myeon (남후면)
- Daedeoksa (대덕사) (4.9 km) — Namhu-myeon (남후면)
- Baekjabong (백자봉) (2.3 km) — Namhu-myeon (남후면)
- Yuilsa (유일사) (5.3 km) — Namhu-myeon (남후면)
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 North Gyeongsang.
- 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 Namhu-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Andong-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–May, Oct–Nov. North Gyeongsang → · 3,651 All Cities →