Cuilapa, Santa Rosa, Guatemala Genealogy

History

 * As a consequence of the independence of Central America in 1821, Cuajiniquilapa was seen as one of the original municipalities of the State in the department of Guatemala / Escuintla.
 * In 1852, Cuilapa joined the district of Santa Rosa in the department of Mita.
 * In 1913 the town completely destroyed a violent earthquake that forced the head of the department of Santa Rosa to temporarily move to Barberena.
 * The municipality of Cuilapa has a population of approximately 31,000 people

Civil Registration

 * Registros civiles, 1877-1971 – Click on the link to see the records’ availability.

Parish Records

 * Registros parroquiales, 1742-1938 – Click on the link to see the records’ availability.
 * Registros parroquiales, 1581-1738 – Click on the link to see the records’ availability.

Census Records

 * Padrones de Guatemala, 1670-1902 – Click on the link to see the records’ availability.
 * Padrones de Guatemala : Los Esclavos, ladinos – Click on the link to see the records’ availability.

Cemeteries

 * Cementerio general de Cuilapa