Official / Local Name나포면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gunsan)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.0245°N, 126.8335°E · 39 m
Overview
Situated in Gunsan, North Jeolla at 39 m elevation, Napo-myeon (나포면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 나포면 (Napo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Gunsan |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 39 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Impi Station (임피역) (8.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Buljisa (불지사) (1.2 km) · Bocheonsa (보천사) (2.3 km) · Ilgwangsa (일광사) (4.3 km) · Suryejae (수례재) (3.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Deungdong (등동) (0.4 km), Gyodong (교동) (0.6 km), Tteumgol (뜸골) (0.7 km), Okkol-li (0.7 km), Oegon (외곤) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hwayang-myeon (화양면) (4.9 km) · Seongsan-myeon (성산면) (4.9 km) · Seosu-myeon (서수면) (5.0 km) · Hamna-myeon (함라면) (6.5 km) · Impi-myeon (임피면) (6.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Impi Station (임피역) (8.4 km). KTX Jeolla Line from Seoul (Yongsan) to Iksan, Jeonju (1h 35m), and Namwon. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "나포면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Buljisa (불지사) (1.2 km) — Napo-myeon (나포면)
- Bocheonsa (보천사) (2.3 km) — Napo-myeon (나포면)
- Ilgwangsa (일광사) (4.3 km) — Napo-myeon (나포면)
- Suryejae (수례재) (3.2 km) — Napo-myeon (나포면)
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 Jeolla.
- 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 Napo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gunsan, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov (Naejangsan Maple Foliage). North Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →