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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.
Population
As of 1850, Gualán had an estimated population of 2,000.[2] In 2018, it had a population of 6,430.[2]
Economy
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.
Holidays
May 6 to May 8 is the celebration feast in honor of Saint Michael, the Archangel.
References
^Citypopulation.de Population of departments and municipalities in Guatemala