Paihuano, Elqui, Chile Genealogy

History

 * During the Colony it was called "the interior of Elqui".
 * It was established as a sub-branch dependent on Vicuña in 1853.
 * It was designated as a commune in 1881.
 * The commune of Paihuano has a population of approximately 4,300 people..

Civil Registration

 * Chile Civil Registration, 1885-1903 -Click on the link to see the records’ availability.

Parish Records

 * Registros parroquiales, 1873-1961 Click on the link to see the records’ availability.

Cemeteries

 * Cementerio de Paihuano
 * Cementerio de Montegrande
 * Cementerio de Pisco Elqui

Localities

 * Montegrande
 * La Union
 * Pisco Elqui
 * Cochiguaz