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Gualán | |
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Municipality | |
Country | Guatemala |
Department | Zacapa Department |
Area | |
• Municipality | 336 sq mi (871 km2) |
Population (2018 census) | |
• Municipality | 45,663 |
• Density | 140/sq mi (52/km2) |
• Urban | 6,430 |
Gualán is a town and municipality in the Guatemalan department of Zacapa. It is located in the Eastern part of the country about 165 Kilometers from Guatemala City on route CA-9.
As of 1850, Gualán had an estimated population of 2,000. In 2018, it had a population of 6,430.
Gualán produces tomato, sugar cane, fish and coffee. As most of the Zacapa department, it has a considerable amount of manufacturing industry (although informal industry is present as well), mainly regional companies providing services and products targeted towards local consumption.
May 6 to May 8 is the celebration feast in honor of Saint Michael, the Archangel.
Zacapa Department | ||
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Capital: Zacapa | ||
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15°08′N 89°22′W / 15.133°N 89.367°W / 15.133; -89.367
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