Bystričany
Municipality in Trenčín Region, Slovakia
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Bystričany (Hungarian: Besztercsény) is a village and municipality in Prievidza District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 48.67°N 18.52°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Trenčín Region |
| District | Prievidza District |
| First mentioned | 1388 |
| Area | |
• Total | 37.63 km2 (14.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 239 m (784 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,724 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 972 45[2] |
| Area code | +421 46[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PD |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1388.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 239 metres (784 ft)[2] and covers an area of 37.63 km2 (14.53 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1798 | 1823 | 1809 | 1724 |
| Difference | +1.39% | −0.76% | −4.69% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1739 | 1724 |
| Difference | −0.86% |
It has a population of 1724 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 1785 people by ethnicity 1770 as Slovak, 18 as Not found out, 9 as Czech, 4 as Other, 3 as Romani, 3 as Austrian, 3 as Hungarian, 2 as Rusyn, 2 as German, 1 as Jewish and 1 as Russian.
Note on population: The difference values of population numbers in the table "Population statistic" and in the sections "Ethnicity" & "Religion" is caused by the use of various statistical methods.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 1320 | 73.95% |
| None | 364 | 20.39% |
| Evangelical Church | 22 | 1.23% |
| Total | 1785 |
In year 2021 was 1785 people by religion 1320 from Roman Catholic Church, 364 from None, 22 from Evangelical Church, 17 from Not found out, 12 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 9 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 7 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 7 from Greek Catholic Church, 7 from Buddhism, 5 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 5 from Other, 5 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Apostolic Church and 1 from Hinduism.
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)
