Gualán


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.

Economy

Produces: Tomato, Sugar Cane, Fish, Coffee, and as with the whole of Zacapa department, has a considerable amount of Manufacturing Industry, mainly Regional companies providing services and products targeted towards local customs.

Holidays

May 6 to May 8 is the celebration feast in honor of San Miguel Archangel.