Riau Islands, Indonesia Genealogy

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

Province Information
The Riau Islands (Indonesian: Kepulauan Riau) comprise of 1,796 islands scattered between the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. It covers an area of 10,595.41 km2 (4,090.91 sq mi). The capital of the province is Tanjung Pinang. This province has a multi ethnic population, that includes Malays, Chinese, Javanese, Minangkabau and others. The province of Riau Island is led by a governor who is elected directly by the people.

Riau Islands are a coral reef conservation sites, such as Karang Alangkalam and Karang Bali.

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 Riau Islands
 * List of Clan Associations in Riau Islands