Official / Local Name대가면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Seongju-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.8906°N, 128.1983°E · 174 m
Overview
Situated in Seongju-gun, North Gyeongsang at 174 m elevation, Taega-myŏn (대가면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 대가면 (Taega-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Seongju-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 174 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Waegwan Station (왜관역) (21.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Horyŏng-gogae (호령고개) (2.0 km) · Ch’ilbong-san (칠봉산) (3.3 km) · Yongdu-san (용두산) (3.8 km) · Kkach’i-san (까치산) (3.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Haenghwa-gol (행화골) (0.5 km), Nŭng-gol (능골) (0.5 km), Namjŏn (남전) (0.8 km), Wŏnch’ŏni (원천이) (1.2 km), Palgŭnnae (밝은내) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Geumsu-myeon (금수면) (5.1 km) · Suryun-myŏn (수륜면) (5.2 km) · Gacheon-myeon (가천면) (6.9 km) · Seongju-gun (성주군) (8.7 km) · Seongju-eup (성주읍) (9.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Waegwan Station (왜관역) (21.4 km). KTX/SRT to Gyeongju, Pohang, Andong (KTX-Eum), and Gimcheon-Gumi stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "대가면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Horyŏng-gogae (호령고개) (2.0 km) — Taega-myŏn (대가면)
- Ch’ilbong-san (칠봉산) (3.3 km) — Taega-myŏn (대가면)
- Yongdu-san (용두산) (3.8 km) — Taega-myŏn (대가면)
- Kkach’i-san (까치산) (3.8 km) — Taega-myŏn (대가면)
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 Gyeongsang.
- 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 Taega-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Seongju-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–May, Oct–Nov. North Gyeongsang → · 3,651 All Cities →