Krajná Bystrá
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  Krajná Bystrá Location of Krajná Bystrá in the Prešov Region  Krajná Bystrá Location of Krajná Bystrá in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°23′N 21°41′E / 49.38°N 21.68°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1618 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.93 km2 (3.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 363 m (1,191 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 502 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 900 5[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
| Website | www |
Krajná Bystrá (Rusyn: Крайня Быстра; Hungarian: Bátorhegy, until 1899: Krajnó-Bisztra) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1618.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 363 metres (1,191 ft)[3] and covers an area of 8.93 km2 (3.45 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 301 | 335 | 419 | 502 |
| Difference | +11.29% | +25.07% | +19.80% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 495 | 502 |
| Difference | +1.41% |
It has a population of 502 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 401 | 84.59% |
| Romani | 228 | 48.1% |
| Rusyn | 131 | 27.63% |
| Not found out | 15 | 3.16% |
| Czech | 7 | 1.47% |
| Total | 474 |
In year 2021 was 474 people by ethnicity 401 as Slovak, 228 as Romani, 131 as Rusyn, 15 as Not found out, 7 as Czech, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as Other.
Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 413 | 87.13% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 22 | 4.64% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 16 | 3.38% |
| Not found out | 11 | 2.32% |
| None | 9 | 1.9% |
| Total | 474 |
In year 2021 was 474 people by religion 413 from Greek Catholic Church, 22 from Roman Catholic Church, 16 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 11 from Not found out, 9 from None, 2 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Evangelical Church.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1862-1895 (parish A)
See also
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
External links
Media related to Krajná Bystrá at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Krajna Bystra