Ruská Bystrá
Ruská Bystrá
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  Ruská Bystrá Location of Ruská Bystrá in the Košice Region  Ruská Bystrá Location of Ruská Bystrá in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°51′N 22°18′E / 48.85°N 22.30°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Sobrance District |
| First mentioned | 1405 |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.95 km2 (4.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 418 m (1,371 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 107 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 726 4[3] |
| Area code | +421 56[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SO |
| Website | www |
Ruská Bystrá is a village and municipality in the Sobrance District in the Košice Region of east Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1405. There is a Church of St. Nicholas in Ruská Bystrá built at the beginning of the 18th century which has just 2 towers and the shape of its almost perfect geometric roof resembles traditional houses of peasants. Interior with religious artefacts dates back to the 18th century as well.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 418 metres (1,371 ft)[3] and covers an area of 11.95 km2 (4.61 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 167 | 133 | 118 | 107 |
| Difference | −20.35% | −11.27% | −9.32% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 107 | 107 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 107 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 98 | 90.74% |
| Rusyn | 40 | 37.03% |
| Not found out | 3 | 2.77% |
| Total | 108 |
In year 2021 was 108 people by ethnicity 98 as Slovak, 40 as Rusyn, 3 as Not found out, 1 as Czech and 1 as Ukrainian.
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 he has permanent residence there (he lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 93 | 86.11% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 8 | 7.41% |
| Not found out | 3 | 2.78% |
| None | 3 | 2.78% |
| Total | 108 |
In year 2021 was 108 people by religion 93 from Greek Catholic Church, 8 from Roman Catholic Church, 3 from Not found out, 3 from None and 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church.
Facilities
The village has a public library
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
