Santa Catarina Mita, Jutiapa, Guatemala Genealogy

History

 * The municipality occupies the area that of common belief was inhabited first by the Pocomames, Toltecs and Pipiles who came from Mexico.
 * It was stated in the constitution of the State of Guatemala that Santa Catarina Mita - then called simply "Santa Catarina" - had to be part of the Mita circuit.
 * Santa Catarina Mita was founded as a municipality on November 9, 1853.
 * The municipality of Santa Catarina Mita has a population of approximately 30,000 people..

Civil Registration

 * Registros civiles, 1877-1933 - Click on the link to see the records’ availability.

Parish Records

 * Registros parroquiales, 1795-1911 Click on the link to see the records’ availability.

Census Records
There are no records only for the municipality of Santa Catarina Mita. See the records of neighboring municipalities.

Cemeteries

 * Municipal Cemetery of Santa Catarina Mita
 * The rural area has 18 cemeteries.