Bystrá (; ) 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

It has a population of  people (31 December ).

Ethnicity

Religion

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 List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia

References

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Surnames of living people in Bystra