Santiago Sacatepéquez, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala Genealogy

History

 * The people of Santiago Sacatepéquez founded the Spaniards approximately between the years 1540 to 1550.
 * As a member of the General Captaincy of Guatemala, Santiago Sacatepéquez was one of the most populated and rich settlements.
 * In colonial times was made doctrine of the Dominican friars.
 * With the end of the Independence of Central America in 1821, the town of Santiago Sacatepéquez was included in the circuit of Antigua.
 * The municipality of Santiago Sacatepéquez has a population of approximately 31,000

Civil Registration

 * Registros civiles, 1878-1920 – Click on the link to see the records’ availability.
 * Registros civiles, 1877-1915 – Click on the link to see the records’ availability.

Parish Records

 * Registros parroquiales, 1744-1930 – Click on the link to see the records’ availability.

Census Records

 * There are no records for only the municipality of Santiago Sacatepéquez. See the records of neighboring municipalities.

Cemeteries

 * Cementerio General de Santiago Sacatepéquez

Localities

 * Santa María Cauque