Official / Local Name노화읍
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Wando-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.1994°N, 126.5652°E · 102 m
Overview
Situated in Wando-gun, South Jeolla at 102 m elevation, Nohwa-eup (노화읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 노화읍 (Nohwa-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Wando-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 102 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (67.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Nohwado (로화도) (1.9 km) · Norok-to (노록도) (2.2 km) · Tos-sŏm (돗섬) (2.4 km) · Tok-sŏm (덕섬) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yŏmdŭng (염등) (0.4 km), Tangsal-li (0.7 km), Tŭngsal-li (등산리) (0.7 km), Toch’ŏng-ni (도청리) (0.9 km), Sinji (잘포) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bogil-myeon (보길면) (5.8 km) · Soan-myeon (소안면) (8.6 km) · Songji-myeon (송지면) (18.6 km) · Wando-eup (완도읍) (19.6 km) · Gunoe-myeon (군외면) (20.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (67.8 km). KTX Honam & Jeolla Lines to Mokpo, Naju, Suncheon, and Yeosu Expo stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "노화읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Nohwado (로화도) (1.9 km) — Nohwa-eup (노화읍)
- Norok-to (노록도) (2.2 km) — Nohwa-eup (노화읍)
- Tos-sŏm (돗섬) (2.4 km) — Nohwa-eup (노화읍)
- Tok-sŏm (덕섬) (2.7 km) — Nohwa-eup (노화읍)
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 South 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 Nohwa-eup (pop. 12,000) in Wando-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. South Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →