Belén, Rivas, Nicaragua Genealogy

Guide to Municipality of Belén ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, church records, parish registers, and civil registration.

History

 * The current town of Belén began its foundation in 1738 with the increase of workers from the hacienda "El Obraje", a colonial hacienda rich in indigo.
 * This increase in workers originates in 1751 the existence of the town "El Obraje".
 * By decree of January 30, 1862, the title of "Villa de Belén" was conferred on the town.
 * The municipality of Belén has a population of approximately 18,600 people.

Civil Registration

 * 1892-2010 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
 * 1973-2012 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Church Records

 * 1828-1942 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Census Records

 * There are no records online for Belén municipality.

Cemeteries
Indexes of burials in the cemeteries of the Belén municipality may be found at findagrave.com
 * 1922-2007 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
 * Cementerio Municipal de Belén
 * Cementerio Municipal de Pueblo Nuevo
 * Two cemeteries are located in the rural area