West Sulawesi, Indonesia Genealogy

Guide to West Sulawesi Province ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.

Province Information
West Sulawesi (Indonesia: Sulawesi Barat) is located in the western part of the Sulawesi island. It covers an area of 16,937.16 km2 (6,539.47 sq mi). Mamuju is the capital. Ethnic groups include Mandar, Buginese, Mamasa, mamuju, Javanese, Kaili, Pattae', Makassarese and others.

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FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.


 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
 * Historical Records
 * Family History Center locator map

Research Tools

 * List of Cemeteries in West Sulawesi
 * List of Clan Associations in West Sulawesi