Bystričany

Bystričany (Hungarian: Besztercsény) is a village and municipality in Prievidza District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.

Bystričany
Municipality
Church of Saint Anne
Bystričany
Location of Bystričany in the Trenčín Region
Bystričany
Location of Bystričany in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°40′N 18°31′E
Country Slovakia
RegionTrenčín
DistrictPrievidza
First mentioned1388
Area
  Total37.607 km2 (14.520 sq mi)
Elevation
260 m (850 ft)
Population
  Total1,840
  Density49/km2 (130/sq mi)
Postal code
972 45
Area code(s)421-46
Car platePD
Websitebystricany.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1388.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 260 metres and covers an area of 37.607 km². It has a population of about 1840 people.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1688-1939 (parish A)

See also

Media related to Bystričany at Wikimedia Commons


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