Bystrá, Stropkov District
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  Bystrá Location of Bystrá in the Prešov Region  Bystrá Location of Bystrá in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°14′N 21°49′E / 49.24°N 21.82°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Stropkov District |
| First mentioned | 1405 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.01 km2 (1.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 379 m (1,243 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 16 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 902 3[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SP |
Bystrá (Rusyn: Быстра; Hungarian: Hegyesbisztra) is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
Background
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1405. The municipality lies at an altitude of 400 metres and covers an area of 3.012 km².
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 49 | 33 | 30 | 16 |
| Difference | −32.65% | −9.09% | −46.66% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 14 | 16 |
| Difference | +14.28% |
It has a population of 16 people (31 December 2024).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 18 | 85.71% |
| Rusyn | 13 | 61.9% |
| Total | 21 |
In year 2021 was 21 people by ethnicity 18 as Slovak and 13 as Rusyn.
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 | 19 | 90.48% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 1 | 4.76% |
| Evangelical Church | 1 | 4.76% |
| Total | 21 |
In year 2021 was 21 people by religion 19 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Roman Catholic Church and 1 from Evangelical Church.
According to the 2001 Census, the village has a population of about 33 people. 52.6% were Slovak and 47.4% Rusyn. 92.1% were Greek Catholic, 5.3% Orthodox and 2.6% Roman Catholic.
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): 1885-1952 (parish B)
See also
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b c "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
External links
Media related to Bystrá, Stropkov District at Wikimedia Commons- Surnames of living people in Bystra