Official / Local Name노안면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Naju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.0802°N, 126.7159°E · 22 m
Overview
Situated in Naju-si, South Jeolla at 22 m elevation, Noan-myeon (노안면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 노안면 (Noan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Naju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 22 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Noan Station (노안역) (2.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Seokbulsa (석불사) (2.6 km) · Daedeoksa (대덕사) (2.8 km) · Gwangdeoksa (광덕사) (2.8 km) · Dabosa (다보사) (4.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Giryong (기룡) (0.4 km), Guchuk (구축) (0.7 km), Gujeong-ri (구정리) (0.8 km), Gojeong (고정) (0.8 km), Daegol (대골) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Naju-si (나주) (4.6 km) · Seongbuk-dong (성북동) (4.9 km) · Pyeong-dong (평동) (5.4 km) · Geumnam-dong (금남동) (5.6 km) · Donggok-dong (동곡동) (5.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Noan Station (노안역) (2.9 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 "노안면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Seokbulsa (석불사) (2.6 km) — Noan-myeon (노안면)
- Daedeoksa (대덕사) (2.8 km) — Noan-myeon (노안면)
- Gwangdeoksa (광덕사) (2.8 km) — Noan-myeon (노안면)
- Dabosa (다보사) (4.0 km) — Noan-myeon (노안면)
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 Noan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Naju-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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