Bystré, Vranov nad Topľou District
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| Coordinates: 49°01′N 21°33′E / 49.017°N 21.550°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Vranov nad Topľou District |
| First mentioned | 1312 |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.19 km2 (5.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 180 m (590 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,766 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 943 4[3] |
| Area code | +421 57[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | VT |
| Website | www |
Bystré (Hungarian: Tapolybeszterce, until 1899: Tapolybisztra) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1312.[citation needed] Bystré is also the birthplace of writer, poet and dramaturge Albert Marenčin.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 180 metres (590 ft)[3] and covers an area of 13.19 km2 (5.09 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
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| Count | 2599 | 2668 | 2698 | 2766 |
| Difference | +2.65% | +1.12% | +2.52% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Count | 2780 | 2766 |
| Difference | −0.50% |
It has a population of 2766 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2643 | 96.28% |
| Romani | 159 | 5.79% |
| Not found out | 51 | 1.85% |
| Total | 2745 |
In year 2021 was 2745 people by ethnicity 2643 as Slovak, 159 as Romani, 51 as Not found out, 23 as Czech, 16 as Rusyn, 11 as Other, 6 as Romanian, 6 as Hungarian, 4 as Polish, 3 as English, 2 as Ukrainian, 2 as Italian, 1 as Turkish, 1 as Russian, 1 as Austrian, 1 as German, 1 as Greek and 1 as Croatian.
Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Jewish community
Historically, the town was once home to between 80 and 110 Jews.[9] In 1828, there were 100 Jews living there. The community had a synagogue, cemetery, mikveh, cheder, and employed a religious teacher/ritual slaughterer who also served several neighbouring communities. By the latter half of the 19th century, the number of Jews in the village was diminishing, as young people moved to larger cities. At the beginning of the 20th century, about 100 Jews still remained in the village, and by 1940, only 70 remained. In 1942, most of the remaining Jews were sent to extermination camps. After liberation, no Jews returned to settle in the village.[10]
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
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| Roman Catholic Church | 1750 | 63.75% |
| Evangelical Church | 611 | 22.26% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 198 | 7.21% |
| None | 98 | 3.57% |
| Not found out | 28 | 1.02% |
| Total | 2745 |
In year 2021 was 2745 people by religion 1750 from Roman Catholic Church, 611 from Evangelical Church, 198 from Greek Catholic Church, 98 from None, 28 from Not found out, 19 from Church of the Brethren, 18 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 6 from Apostolic Church, 4 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 4 from Other, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Islam, 2 from Ad hoc movements and 1 from Calvinist Church.
See also
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ Elek, Fenyes. "Magyarország geográfiai szótára". Arcanum. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
- ^ Buchler, Yehoshua Robert; Shashak, Ruth (2003). Bystré (Slovakia), "Hanusovce" – Encyclopaedia of Jewish communities, Slovakia (Hanušovce nad Topľou, Slovakia). Yad Vashem. p. 194. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
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 (Vranov nad Topľou District) at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Bystre
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