Riau, Indonesia Genealogy

Guide to Riau Province ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.

Province Information
Riau is located in the central eastern coast of Sumatra. It covers an area of 87,023.66 km2 (33,600.02 sq mi). The province's capital is Pekanbaru.

Riau is rich in natural resources such as petroleum, natural gas, rubber, pail oil and fibre plantations. It is a very diverse province, with many ethnic groups such as Malay, Minangkabau, Chinese and Batak. Riau is led by a governor elected for a 5-year term.

FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.


 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
 * Historical Records
 * Family History Center locator map

Research Tools

 * List of Cemeteries in Riau
 * List of Clan Associations in Riau