Bystričany (Hungarian: Besztercsény) is a village and municipality in Prievidza District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.

Bystričany
Church of Saint Anne
Church of Saint Anne
Flag of Bystričany
Bystričany is located in Trenčín Region
Bystričany
Bystričany
Location of Bystričany in the Trenčín Region
Bystričany is located in Slovakia
Bystričany
Bystričany
Location of Bystričany in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°40′N 18°31′E / 48.67°N 18.52°E / 48.67; 18.52
Country Slovakia
Region Trenčín Region
DistrictPrievidza District
First mentioned1388
Area
  Total
37.63 km2 (14.53 sq mi)
Elevation239 m (784 ft)
Population
 (2025)[3]
  Total
1,724
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
972 45[2]
Area code+421 46[2]
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)PD
Websitewww.bystricany.sk

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1388.

Geography

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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

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Population statistic (10 years)[5]
Year1995200520152025
Count1798182318091724
Difference +1.39% −0.76% −4.69%
Population statistic[5]
Year20242025
Count17391724
Difference−0.86%

It has a population of 1724 people (31 December 2025).[6]

Ethnicity

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Census 2021 (1+ %)[7][8]
EthnicityNumberFraction
Slovak177099.15%
Not found out181%
Total1785

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

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Census 2021 (1+ %)[9]
ReligionNumberFraction
Roman Catholic Church132073.95%
None36420.39%
Evangelical Church221.23%
Total1785

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

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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)

See also

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References

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  1. "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  4. "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  5. 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  6. "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  7. "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  8. "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  9. "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
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