Krajná Bystrá
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Krajná Bystrá Location of Krajná Bystrá in the Prešov Region Krajná Bystrá Location of Krajná Bystrá in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°23′N 21°41′E / 49.38°N 21.68°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov Region |
| District | Svidník District |
| First mentioned | 1618 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.93 km2 (3.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 363 m (1,191 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 502 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 900 5[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SK |
| Website | www |
Krajná Bystrá (Rusyn: Крайня Быстра; Hungarian: Bátorhegy, until 1899: Krajnó-Bisztra) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1618.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 363 metres (1,191 ft)[3] and covers an area of 8.93 km2 (3.45 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 301 | 335 | 419 | 502 |
| Difference | +11.29% | +25.07% | +19.80% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 495 | 502 |
| Difference | +1.41% |
It has a population of 502 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 401 | 84.59% |
| Romani | 228 | 48.1% |
| Rusyn | 131 | 27.63% |
| Not found out | 15 | 3.16% |
| Czech | 7 | 1.47% |
| Total | 474 |
In year 2021 was 474 people by ethnicity 401 as Slovak, 228 as Romani, 131 as Rusyn, 15 as Not found out, 7 as Czech, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as Other.
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 |
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| Greek Catholic Church | 413 | 87.13% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 22 | 4.64% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 16 | 3.38% |
| Not found out | 11 | 2.32% |
| None | 9 | 1.9% |
| Total | 474 |
In year 2021 was 474 people by religion 413 from Greek Catholic Church, 22 from Roman Catholic Church, 16 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 11 from Not found out, 9 from None, 2 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Evangelical Church.
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): 1862-1895 (parish A)
See also
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.
External links
- Media related to Krajná Bystrá at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Krajna Bystra