Patzicía, Chimaltenango, Guatemala Genealogy

Guide to Municipality of Patzicía ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, church records, parish registers, and civil registration.

History

 * The town was founded in pre-Hispanic times, approximately in the 12th century, and was part of the Kakchikel territory.
 * In 1825 the territory of the State was divided to administer justice in ten districts and several circuits. Patzicía was in the circuit of Chimaltenango.
 * The municipality of Patzicía is known for being one of the largest vegetable producers in Guatemala, and currently exports its agricultural production throughout Central America.
 * The Municipality of Patzicía has a population of approximately 34,000 people..

Civil Registration

 * 1877-1932 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
 * 1877-1980 Guatemala, Civil Registration, 1877-1980 at Ancestry - index & images ($)

Parish Records

 * 1581-1977 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1759-1950 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog - images

Census Records

 * 1813 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog - images

Cemeteries

 * Cementerio Municipal Patzicía

Localities

 * Cerritos Asunción
 * El Camán
 * El Sitán
 * La Canoa
 * Pauit