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Gualán, Guatemala

Zacapa · Guatemala

Gualán is a small city in Zacapa, Guatemala with a population of 19,354. Elevation: 404 ft (123 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

19,354 Population 67/sq mi density
404 ft Elevation 123 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
54.7 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About 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.

People

Population19,354
Density67/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain54.7 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Population19,354
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Coordinates15.1195°, -89.3572°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceZacapa
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation54.7 inches (1,389 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gualán

Gualán is a small city in Guatemala (Zacapa) with a population of 19,354. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet (123 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Climate in Gualán

Gualán has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is May (25.7°C), the coldest is Dec (20.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1928 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 13.2° / 29.7° 117.0
Feb 21.6°C / 71°F 14.1° / 31.9° 38.7
Mar 23.4°C / 74°F 15.5° / 34.2° 184.9
Apr 25.6°C / 78°F 17.3° / 36.1° 36.2
May 25.7°C / 78°F 19.4° / 35.2° 275.4
Jun 24.4°C / 76°F 19.4° / 32.3° 227.9
Jul 23.5°C / 74°F 19.3° / 29.2° 159.4
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 19.2° / 29.4° 215.7
Sep 23.5°C / 74°F 19.2° / 29.2° 226.4
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 17.8° / 29.5° 206.1
Nov 21.3°C / 70°F 15.8° / 27.8° 160.1
Dec 20.3°C / 68°F 13.7° / 28° 80.3
Gualán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Guatemala avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Area286.9 sq mi (743.0 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates15.1195°N, 89.3572°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.7"
44% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.00"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

255 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 133 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 138 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 81 km
Jul 29, 2025 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.7 130 km
Jul 29, 2025 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala M5.6 123 km
Sep 19, 2011 3 km E of Santa María Ixhuatán, Guatemala M5.6 141 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 86 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 88 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 52 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 74 km
Apr 4, 2009 4 km WSW of Santa Cruz Naranjo, Guatemala M5.2 140 km
Jun 25, 2001 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala M5.2 150 km
Jan 15, 2023 7 km NW of Atiquizaya, El Salvador M5.2 131 km
Sep 19, 2011 3 km WNW of Oratorio, Guatemala M5.2 134 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 117 km
Jul 29, 2025 9 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.2 130 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 131 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 128 km
Jun 14, 2009 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala M5.1 133 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 277 km
2020 Nana Category 1 218 km
2016 Earl Category 1 258 km
2010 Richard Category 2 252 km
2001 Iris Category 4 139 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 36 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 38 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 70 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 85 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 92 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 95 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 96 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 104 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 113 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 118 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 122 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 138 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 141 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 142 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 144 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 80°F (26°C) 10.0 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
September 78°F (26°C) 9.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in

Gualán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Gualán

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio San Jose
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Radio Stations near Gualán

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Estéreo Solar 89.5 FM hits, latino AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Gualán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Paleontología y Arqueología Roberto Woolfolk Saravia

Libraries in Gualán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Gualán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de la Terminal
Mercado Municipal de Zacapa

Hotels in Gualán

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Mirador Hotel

Bus Stations in Gualán

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Litegua

Gas Stations in Gualán

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GT #2340085237
Shell
Shell
Texaco
Texaco

Stadiums & Teams in Gualán

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Airports Near Gualán

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bananera AirportSmall Airport
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Estor AirportSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
Fray Bartolome AirportSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
Las Vegas AirportLCFSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Zacapa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gualán

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Amigos
Iglesia Catolica

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guatemala

🇬🇹 About Guatemala

Capital Guatemala City
Population 17,247,807
Area 108,890 km²
GDP (USD) $104,368,755,055
GDP per capita $5,758
HDI 0.662
Life expectancy 72.6 years
Internet users 56.1%
Urban population 55.6%
Currency GTQ (Quetzal)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +502
TLD .gt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Guatemala

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
Jun 30 Army Day Army Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 20 Revolution Day Revolution Day
Nov 1 All Saints' Day All Saints' Day
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 31 New Year's Eve New Year's Eve

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gualán

What is the population of Gualán?

Gualán has a population of 19,354 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 286.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gualán?

Gualán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.7 inches.

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