Official / Local Name오포읍
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Gwangju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.359°N, 127.2113°E · 119 m
Overview
Situated in Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi Province at 119 m elevation, Opo-eup (오포읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 오포읍 (Opo-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Gwangju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 119 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Geoyeo Station (거여역) (16.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bonggok-seonwon (봉곡선원) (1.5 km) · Munhyeong-sa (문형사) (1.5 km) · Yongsang-sa (용상사) (4.5 km) · Yaksa-am (약사암) (4.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chuja-ri (추자리) (0.4 km), Munhyeong-ri (문형리) (0.9 km), Pong-gol (봉골) (0.9 km), Chajagi (자작이) (0.9 km), Chajak-tong (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gwangnam-dong (광남동) (4.0 km) · Gyeongan-dong (경안동) (6.8 km) · Songjeong-dong (송정동) (8.6 km) · Jungwon-gu (Jungwon-gu) (9.0 km) · Gwangju-si (광주) (9.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Geoyeo Station (거여역) (16.0 km). Directly integrated with Seoul Metropolitan Subway, GTX high-speed commuter rail, and KTX via Suwon & Gwangmyeong. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "오포읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bonggok-seonwon (봉곡선원) (1.5 km) — Opo-eup (오포읍)
- Munhyeong-sa (문형사) (1.5 km) — Opo-eup (오포읍)
- Yongsang-sa (용상사) (4.5 km) — Opo-eup (오포읍)
- Yaksa-am (약사암) (4.8 km) — Opo-eup (오포읍)
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 Gyeonggi Province.
- 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 Opo-eup (pop. 12,000) in Gwangju-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Gyeonggi Province → · 3,651 All Cities →