Bystrá, Stropkov District

Bystrá (Быстра; 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
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)