Gualán is a town and
municipality
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in the
Guatemala
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n 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.
Economy
Produces: Tomato, Sugar Cane, Fish, Coffee, and as with the whole of Zacapa department, has a considerable amount of Manufacturing Industry (although Dirty Industry is present as well), mainly Regional companies providing services and products targeted towards local customs.
Holidays
May 6 to May 8 is the celebration feast in honor of Saint Michael, the Archangel.
References
Municipalities of the Zacapa Department
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