Official / Local Name장마면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Changnyeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4692°N, 128.4613°E · 72 m
Overview
Situated in Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 72 m elevation, Jangma-myeon (장마면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 장마면 (Jangma-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Changnyeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 72 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Haman Station (함안역) (21.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (1.6 km) · Ch’angnyŏng-gogae (창령고개) (1.6 km) · Hoang-sa (호앙사) (4.9 km) · Unsu-sa (운수사) (4.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hasin-ch’on (하신촌) (0.5 km), Sanji-ri (산지리) (0.7 km), Winmunam-dong (윗문암동) (1.1 km), Hwangyŏng-dong (황영동) (1.2 km), Munam-dong (문암동) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gyeseong-myeon (계성면) (4.9 km) · Changnyeong-gun (창녕) (5.2 km) · Namji-ŭp (남지읍) (5.9 km) · Yeongsan-myeon (영산면) (6.3 km) · Naksŏ-myŏn (낙서면) (6.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Haman Station (함안역) (21.8 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 "장마면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (1.6 km) — Jangma-myeon (장마면)
- Ch’angnyŏng-gogae (창령고개) (1.6 km) — Jangma-myeon (장마면)
- Hoang-sa (호앙사) (4.9 km) — Jangma-myeon (장마면)
- Unsu-sa (운수사) (4.9 km) — Jangma-myeon (장마면)
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 Jangma-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Changnyeong-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 →