Chimaltenango, Chimaltenango, Guatemala Genealogy

History

 * During the colonial era it was the doctrine of the Dominican friars until 1754 that these friars gave their doctrines and convents to the secular clergy.
 * Chimaltenango was one of the original municipalities of the State.
 * Chimaltengo lost its hierarchy towards the end of the 19th century.
 * The town was elevated to the category of "city" in 1926.
 * The municipality of Chimaltenango has a population of approximately 44,000..

Civil Registration

 * Registros civiles, 1877-1934 -Click on the link to see the records’ availability.

Parish Records

 * Registros parroquiales, 1669-1933 - Click on the link to see the records’ availability.
 * Registros parroquiales, 1742-1922- Click on the link to see the records’ availability.

Census Records

 * Padrones de Guatemala : Chimaltenango: 1673-1813 – Click on the link to see the records’ availability.

Cemeteries

 * Cementerio Municipal Chimaltenango

Localities

 * Buena Vista
 * Jacinto
 * Jacinto Xilotepeque
 * San Jacinto