Pochuta, Chimaltenango, Guatemala Genealogy

History

 * Originally San Miguel Pochuta was a village of Patzún and was known by the name of Caprera. It was inhabited by Patzunera families who were descendants of the coyote and settled on the small plain where the municipal seat is now located.
 * On July 6, 1882 the village of Caprera was elevated to the category of municipality, adopting its new name "Pochuta".
 * The municipality of Pochuta has a population of approximately 10,000 people..

Civil Registration

 * Registros civiles, 1877-1931 -Click on the link to see the records’ availability.

Parish Records
There are no records only for the municipality of Pochuta. See the records of neighboring municipalities.

Census Records
There are no records only for the municipality of Pochuta. See the records of neighboring municipalities.

Cemeteries

 * Cementerio Municipal Pochuta

Localities

 * There are no villages in the municipality of Pochuta.