Sacheon-si is one of 22 cities, counties and districts in Gyeongsangnam-do. It has 14 neighborhoods (6 dong · 1 eup · 7 myeon) and 107,862 registered residents (September 2026). The most populous neighborhood is Sanam-myeon with 18,348.
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Landmark stamp: Samcheonpo Bridge
Connecting coastal islands across the sparkling waters of Sacheon, this modern bridge provides scenic coastal driving routes and striking illuminations after nightfall.
What to see
Driving across the bridge between Sacheon and Changseon offers sweeping views of sapphire seas dotted with picturesque coastal islands.
Visitor tip
Riding the Sacheon Sea Cable Car provides an exhilarating aerial perspective of the impressive bridge and surrounding archipelago.
On screen
Featuring spectacular rainbow illuminations after dark, this scenic landmark has appeared frequently in popular television entertainment shows.
Food, festivals and stories of Sacheon-si
Local food
Savory and chewy dried filefish jerky produced around Samcheonpo port is a renowned seafood snack cherished throughout Korea.
Did you know?
Sacheon serves as the center of South Korea's aerospace industry, hosting leading aircraft manufacturing facilities and specialized aerospace complexes.
Festivals
The Sacheon Airshow paints the autumn sky with exhilarating aerobatic maneuvers and displays advanced aviation technology every year.
Neighborhoods of Sacheon-si (14)
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Sacheon-eup사천읍eup · 16,461 residents
Story: Sacheoneupseong Fortress was built of sturdy stones during the Joseon Dynasty to protect local residents against raiding coastal pirates.
Photo spot: Take memorable photos along the scenic walking paths of Sacheoneupseong Fortress, where spring cherry blossoms frame sweeping views of the downtown.
Food: Sacheon Market comes alive every five days with local vendors serving steaming bowls of warm banquet noodles to bustling shoppers.
Story: An emotional historic trail preserves the story of King Hyeonjong visiting his exiled royal father during his youth in the Goryeo Dynasty.
Name: The village name Goeup-ri originated from hosting the ancient county government office before the administrative center was moved to another location.
Fun fact: Leading aerospace production facilities and the Aerospace Museum are located here, showcasing Korea's advanced aviation technology and flight history.
Photo spot: Visitors can take striking photos alongside real airplanes and military aircraft displayed across the spacious outdoor grounds of the Aerospace Museum.
Photo spot: The colorful rainbow barriers stretching along the tranquil sea create a picturesque backdrop for capturing breathtaking sunset photographs.
Story: Historic Seonjinriseong Fortress overlooks the sea with vibrant cherry blossoms blooming each spring, reflecting dramatic naval and coastal defense history.
Story: The traditional masked dance drama Gasan Ogwangdae originated here among port workers who managed government grain warehouses during the Joseon Dynasty.
Fun fact: Remnants of the historic Gasan warehouse demonstrate how regional tax grains were collected and transported by ship to the capital.
Story: Traces of the historic fortress remain where ancient residents once raised stone walls against coastal invaders to safeguard their county office.
Fun fact: Ancient monuments and the traditional Confucian school Gonyang Hyanggyo reflect the area's prominent status as an independent Joseon administrative seat.
Story: The ancient temple Dasolsa served as a quiet retreat where patriot and poet Han Yong-un deepened ideas for Korea's independence movement.
Photo spot: Towering pine forests lining the entrance path to Dasolsa Temple provide an atmospheric setting for quiet walks and nature photography.
Fun fact: Sacred hillside sites preserved royal placenta chambers of Joseon monarchs, established on auspicious grounds to pray for dynastic prosperity.
Story: Daebangjin Gulhang is a secluded circular harbor where Admiral Yi Sun-sin concealed naval warships during the Japanese invasions of Korea.
Photo spot: The Sacheon Ocean Cable Car soaring over cobalt waters against the backdrop of Changseon-Samcheonpo Bridge provides a postcard-perfect view.
Food: Bustling seafood markets around Samcheonpo Port serve delightfully fresh sliced raw fish and seasonal catches landed straight from fishing boats.
Food: Samcheonpo Jungang Market features bustling alleys lined with fragrant dried seafood, especially prized local anchovies and dried filefish fillets.
Photo spot: Climbing the hill of Mangsan Park rewards visitors with sweeping panoramic views of traditional neighborhoods framed by the blue southern sea.
Name: The neighborhood name combines Beol-ri, referring to wide open fields, with Yonggang-ri, named after legends of an ascending dragon.
Story: Villages at the foot of Waryongsan Mountain have long passed down tales honoring peaks shaped like a giant recumbent dragon.
Photo spot: The lakeside trail around Waryong Reservoir offers peaceful walking paths surrounded by scenic hills, ideal for capturing seasonal nature photography.
Story: Founded during the ancient Silla period, historic Baekcheonsa Temple preserves sacred Buddhist traditions nestled quietly beneath the slopes of Waryongsan Mountain.
Photo spot: The graceful sculpture of a woman gazing out to sea at Daepo Port pier creates unforgettable sunset silhouettes against evening skies.
Local notes were drafted with the help of AI from public information. Population: Ministry of the Interior and Safety resident registration, September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.