Bystrá, Stropkov District
Bystrá is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49°14′40″N 21°49′00″E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Stropkov |
| First mentioned | 1405 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.012 km2 (1.163 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 33 |
| • Density | 11/km2 (28/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 090 23 (pošta Havaj) |
| Area code(s) | +421-54 |
| Car plate | SK |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1405.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 400 metres and covers an area of 3.012 km². It has a population of about 33 people.
Religion
According to the 2001 Census, 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)
External links
Media related to Bystrá, Stropkov District at Wikimedia Commons- https://web.archive.org/web/20071217080336/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- Surnames of living people in Bystra
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