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Overview of Chungcheongnam-do Region (Chungcheongnam-do)
Chungcheongnam-do Region (Chungcheongnam-do) is located in the Chungcheongnam-do region of South Korea, with its prefectural capital at Cheonan. Key sights and travel highlights across the prefecture include Historic cultural district, Traditional market (Sijang), Mountain & river parks, Local museum & heritage trail.
How to get to Chungcheongnam-do Region
Connected via KORAIL KTX / SRT high-speed rail, Express Bus terminals, and T-money nationwide transit card. Use our KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail Fare & Route Calculator and Rail Pass Value Helper to compare rail tickets and regional passes.
Signature local food in Chungcheongnam-do
When visiting cities across Chungcheongnam-do, look out for these regional specialties at station restaurants, markets, and local izakaya:
- Korean BBQ (Samgyeopsal & Hanwoo)
- Bibimbap
- Kimchi jjigae
- Tteokbokki & street food
- Local makgeolli
Best time to visit Chungcheongnam-do
Best time to visit Chungcheongnam-do: Apr–May, Sep–Nov.
All 31 cities & municipalities in Chungcheongnam-do Region
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, demographics, rail access, food specialties, and nearby stops:
| City (Kanji) | Type / Status | Population | Area | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheonan 천안 | Administrative City / District | 658,831 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Asan 아산 | Administrative City / District | 242,575 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Seosan-si 서산 | Administrative City / District | 163,055 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Nonsan-si 논산 | Administrative City / District | 108,883 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gongju-si 공주 | Administrative City / District | 101,695 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yesan-gun 예산 | Administrative City / District | 100,602 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hongseong-gun 홍성 | Administrative City / District | 98,866 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Buyeo-gun 부여 | Administrative City / District | 95,213 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Boryeong-si 보령 | Administrative City / District | 94,191 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Seocheon-gun 서천 | Administrative City / District | 67,651 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Taean-gun 태안 | Administrative City / District | 63,930 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Geumsan-gun 금산 | Administrative City / District | 60,740 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gyeryong-si 계룡 | Administrative City / District | 43,269 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Cheong-yang 청양 | Administrative City / District | 37,194 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Dangjin-si 당진 | Administrative City / District | 32,778 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Onyang-dong 온양4동 | Administrative City / District | 93,419 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hongseong-eup 홍성읍 | Administrative City / District | 89,174 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Buyeo-eup 부여읍 | Administrative City / District | 59,823 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yesan-ŭp 예산읍 | Administrative City / District | 39,409 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Seobuk-gu 서북구 | Administrative City / District | 29,239 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Geumsan-eup 금산읍 | Administrative City / District | 25,243 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeonmu-eup 연무읍 | Administrative City / District | 25,015 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Daesan-eup 대산읍 | Administrative City / District | 23,149 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Anmyeon-eup 안면읍 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Baebang-eup 배방읍 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Banpo-myeon 반포면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Banwol-dong 반월동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Beolgok-myeon 벌곡면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Biin-myeon 비인면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Boksu-myeon 복수면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bonghwang-dong 봉황동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |