Official / Local Name포두면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Goheung-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.5626°N, 127.3577°E · 2 m
Overview
Situated in Goheung-gun, South Jeolla at 2 m elevation, Podu-myeon (포두면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 포두면 (Podu-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Goheung-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 2 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Deungnyang Station (득량역) (27.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sŏkpu-am (석부암) (3.2 km) · Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (4.1 km) · Tokch’i-sŏng (독치성) (4.4 km) · Pibong-san (비봉산) (3.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pongdŏk (봉덕) (0.9 km), Andong (안동) (1.1 km), Kamdang-gol (감당골) (1.3 km), Tŏkch’on (덕촌) (1.5 km), Sinhŭngdong (신흥동) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Goheung-gun (고흥) (3.2 km) · Dohwa-myeon (도화면) (8.3 km) · Jeomam-myeon (점암면) (9.6 km) · Goheung-eup (고흥읍) (9.9 km) · Yeongnam-myeon (영남면) (9.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Deungnyang Station (득량역) (27.8 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 "포두면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sŏkpu-am (석부암) (3.2 km) — Podu-myeon (포두면)
- Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (4.1 km) — Podu-myeon (포두면)
- Tokch’i-sŏng (독치성) (4.4 km) — Podu-myeon (포두면)
- Pibong-san (비봉산) (3.2 km) — Podu-myeon (포두면)
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 Podu-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Goheung-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 →