Damyang County

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Damyang
담양군
Korean transcription(s)
  Hangul담양군
  Hanja
  Revised RomanizationDamyang-gun
  McCune-ReischauerTamyang-gun
Korea-Damyang-Hanok in the Bamboo Forest-01.jpg
Flag of Damyang.svg
Damyang logo.png
South Jeolla-Damyang.svg
Location in South Korea
Coordinates: 35°19′08″N126°59′02″E / 35.3189°N 126.9839°E / 35.3189; 126.9839
CountryFlag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Region Honam
Administrative divisions 1 eup, 11 myeon
Area
  Total455.09 km2 (175.71 sq mi)
Population
 (October,2022)
  Total45,776
  Density121/km2 (310/sq mi)
  Dialect
Jeolla

Damyang County (Damyang-gun) is a county in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. Tourism is a major local industry. Notable local products include bamboo goods and strawberries.

Contents

Damyang is not to be confused with Danyang, which is located in eastern North Chungcheong Province.

Geography

The county comprises one eup (Damyang-eup, the seat), and eleven myeon (Bongsan-myeon, Changpyeong-myeon, Daedeok-myeon, Daejeon-myeon, Geumseong-myeon, Goseo-myeon, Mujeong-myeon, Nam-myeon, Subok-myeon, Wolsan-myeon, Yong-myeon).

Mountains

Chuwolsan and Byeongpungsan are popular hiking destinations. Also notable for its fortress (Geumseongsanseong): Geumseongsan.

Climate

Climate data for Damyang (1993–2020 normals)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)5.5
(41.9)
8.4
(47.1)
13.6
(56.5)
19.7
(67.5)
24.7
(76.5)
27.7
(81.9)
29.5
(85.1)
30.6
(87.1)
27.1
(80.8)
21.9
(71.4)
14.9
(58.8)
7.6
(45.7)
19.3
(66.7)
Daily mean °C (°F)0.0
(32.0)
2.1
(35.8)
6.5
(43.7)
12.4
(54.3)
17.7
(63.9)
22.3
(72.1)
25.3
(77.5)
25.8
(78.4)
21.2
(70.2)
14.8
(58.6)
8.4
(47.1)
2.0
(35.6)
13.2
(55.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)−4.9
(23.2)
−3.2
(26.2)
0.1
(32.2)
5.5
(41.9)
11.6
(52.9)
17.7
(63.9)
21.9
(71.4)
22.0
(71.6)
16.7
(62.1)
9.1
(48.4)
2.9
(37.2)
−2.9
(26.8)
8.0
(46.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches)27.2
(1.07)
39.7
(1.56)
54.6
(2.15)
89.7
(3.53)
99.3
(3.91)
150.5
(5.93)
286.7
(11.29)
308.3
(12.14)
147.8
(5.82)
64.0
(2.52)
46.4
(1.83)
29.8
(1.17)
1,344
(52.91)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm)6.45.67.07.47.88.614.012.28.55.46.87.196.8
Source: Korea Meteorological Administration [1]

Flora

Metasequoia trees in early November Metasequoia Forest, Damyang, Jeolla, Korea.jpg
Metasequoia trees in early November
Damyang's bamboo forest has gained national fame. Bamboo forest in Damyang South Korea 2015-05-06(5).jpg
Damyang's bamboo forest has gained national fame.

Bamboo

Damyang is one of the northernmost places where bamboo can be found on the Korean peninsula,[ citation needed ] and its bamboo forests are well-known among Koreans. Many touristic attractions have been created to leverage that reputation: a Bamboo Theme Park / Daenamugol, a Bamboo Museum, a Bamboo Festival, a park filled with green bamboo (Juknokwon - 죽녹원).

Metasequoia

A stretch of metasequoia trees just outside Damyang-eup, planted during the Park Chung-Hee administration in the 1970s, has a long walking path of about two kilometers. The trees are particularly striking in late October to early November when their leaves turn bright colors. The walk gained nationwide popularity after a romantic drama was shot here. It was even picked as one of the most beautiful roads in all of Korea. [2]

Metasequoia trees in summer Metasequoia trees in summer.jpg
Metasequoia trees in summer

Culture

Food

Literature

Several houses of famous scholars can be visited, and the Miam Diaries (Miam Yu Hui-chun: 1513–1577) are preserved in Daeduk-myon.

Events

Dramas

Korean dramas have become a significant source of revenue for tourism, and many counties sponsor series or compete to host a few shootings, hoping to hit a jackpot similar to the localities 'blessed' with Winter Sonata's visit. Damyang boasts its metasequoia path (see above), and a 'movie village'.

Landmarks and Monuments

They include the fortress of Geumseongsanseong, and various national treasures (pagodas, pavilions... - overall, 66 properties, including 15 at the national level and 51 at the provincial level).

Infrastructure has followed the natural assets, and tourists can stay in themed resorts with local features such as hot baths perfumed with bamboo.

Temples

Soswaewon

A private garden built by Yang San-bo (1503–1557), Soswaewon (소쇄원) stretches along a charming streamlet dotted with pavilions particularly suitable for meditation. A refreshing spot in the summer heat.

Juknokwon

Juknokwon was opened on May, 2003. This bamboo grove is 310,0002 wide. There are 8 trails which have different themes. And it was filming location of 'R-Point'.

Juknokwon (bamboo forest) has 8 different themes. Juknokwon.jpg
Juknokwon (bamboo forest) has 8 different themes.
Filming location of 'R-point' in Juknokwon Filming location of 'R-point' in Juknokwon.jpg
Filming location of 'R-point' in Juknokwon

Gwanbangjerim

Gwanbangjerim is a forest created to protect Gwanbangje, an embankment along Damyangcheon Stream. It is designated as Natural Monument No. 366, and about 320 deciduous broadleaf trees of 15 species remain.

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