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Mokpo

Jeollanam-do, South Korea · Asia

About Mokpo

Mokpo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sinan, 9km from Korea International Circuit.

Mokpo is a city located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. With a population of 268,402, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Mokpo sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mokpo to your route.

About Mokpo

Mokpo (Korean: 목포; Korean pronunciation: [mok̚.pʰo]) is a city in southwestern South Korea. It is the third largest and most densely populated city in South Jeolla Province, located at the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula, close to Yudal mountain. Mokpo has frequent high-speed train services to Seoul, and is

Read more the terminus for a number of ferry routes serving islands in the adjacent Yellow Sea and Dadohae National Maritime Park. To the southwest of the city is Yudalsan Mountain, which is surrounded by strange cliffs like a wall. There are six populated and five uninhabited islands. The Mokpo Special Tourist Zone covers 6.9 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the northern port to Yudalsan, Old Town Area, Samhakdo, and Gatbawi. It is home to attractions such as the Mokpo Natural History Museum and the National Maritime Museum. To live up to its name as a coastal city, the city's traditional dishes include a variety of seafood dishes, including raw croaker, braised hairtail, skate, and seasoned crab.

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Where is Mokpo located?

Mokpo is located in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 34.8128 latitude, 126.3918 longitude.

What is the population of Mokpo?

Mokpo has a population of approximately 268,402 people, making it a city in South Korea.

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Quick Information

Population
268,402
Continent
Asia
Country
South Korea
Region
Jeollanam-do
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
34.8128, 126.3918

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Korea

Police
112
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
right

Tourist helpline (English): 1330.

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Worth the detour from Mokpo

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Korea International Circuit

A Hermann Tilke-designed circuit in Yeongam that hosted Formula 1 from 2010 to 2013, blending street and permanent sections.

9 km · about 15 min drive

Driving roads near Mokpo

  • 64 kmBoseong Green Tea FieldsKorea's largest and most beautiful green tea plantation with rolling hills of meticulously trimmed tea bushes creating a vivid emerald landscape.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Mokpo.

Sinan

🇰🇷 South Korea

4 km away

Apae

🇰🇷 South Korea

9 km away

Illo

🇰🇷 South Korea

10 km away

Sijong

🇰🇷 South Korea

21 km away

Muan

🇰🇷 South Korea

21 km awayPop. 92,009

Palgeum

🇰🇷 South Korea

23 km away

Dopo

🇰🇷 South Korea

23 km away

Bannam

🇰🇷 South Korea

26 km away

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