Official / Local Name삼가면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Hapcheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4104°N, 128.1113°E · 122 m
Overview
Situated in Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 122 m elevation, Samga-myeon (삼가면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 삼가면 (Samga-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Hapcheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 122 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jinju Station (진주역) (25.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hanu-san (7.1 km) · Kŭmgok-san (9.2 km) · Subong-san (9.8 km) · Chagul-san (9.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Tumo-ri (1.7 km), Songgok (2.6 km), Inp’yŏng (2.7 km), Kŭmch’ŏn (3.0 km), Wŏnch’on (3.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Daeui-myeon (대의면) (5.8 km) · Ssangbaek-myeon (쌍백면) (6.0 km) · Saengbiryang-myeon (생비량면) (8.7 km) · Gahoe-myeon (가회면) (8.9 km) · Chilgok-myeon (칠곡면) (9.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jinju Station (진주역) (25.7 km). KTX Gyeongjeon Line to Changwon, Masan & Jinju; intercity express buses from Busan Sasang to Tongyeong & Geoje. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "삼가면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hanu-san (7.1 km) — Samga-myeon (삼가면)
- Kŭmgok-san (9.2 km) — Samga-myeon (삼가면)
- Subong-san (9.8 km) — Samga-myeon (삼가면)
- Chagul-san (9.1 km) — Samga-myeon (삼가면)
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 Gyeongsangnam-do.
- 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 Samga-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hapcheon-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Mar–May (Jinhae Cherry Blossoms), Sep–Nov. Gyeongsangnam-do → · 3,651 All Cities →