Chahal, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala Genealogy

History

 * Chahal originally belonged to the department of Izabal. During the existence of the Spanish colony, it was part of the Manché.
 * The Indians of this region rebelled against Spanish rule. The conquest of Manche took several years.
 * The only population that is conserved from the Manché is Chahal.
 * Chahal separated from Izabal on November 2, 1887.
 * The municipality of Chahal has a population of approximately 18,000 people.

Civil Registration

 * Registros civiles, 1891-1932 – Click on the link to see the records’ availability.
 * Guatemala, Alta Verapaz, Chahal, registro civil, nov 1891-ago 2008 Nov 1891-Aug 2008 – Click on the link to see the records’ availability.

Parish Records

 * There are no records for only the municipality of MUNICIPALITY NAME. See the records of neighboring municipalities.

Census Records

 * There are no records for only the municipality of MUNICIPALITY NAME. See the records of neighboring municipalities.

Cemeteries

 * Cementerio municipal de Chahal

Localities

 * Las Conchas
 * Sepemech