Bystré, Vranov nad Topľou District
Bystré (Hungarian: Tapolybesterce) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49°01′N 21°33′E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Vranov nad Topľou |
| First mentioned | 1312 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.211 km2 (5.101 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 175 m (574 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,669 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 094 34 |
| Area code | 057 |
| Car plate | VT |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1312. Bystré is also the birthplace of writer, poet and dramaturge Albert Marenčin.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 175 metres and covers an area of 13.211 km².
Population
According to the 2011 census, the municipality had 2,669 inhabitants. 2,313 of inhabitants were Slovaks, 305 Roma and 51 others and unspecified.[1]
References
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-11-14. Retrieved 2012-08-10.
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Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1853-1910 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1803-1942 (parish B)
External links
Media related to Bystré at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- https://web.archive.org/web/20071217080336/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- Surnames of living people in Bystre
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