Bystrička

Coordinates: 49°03′N 18°53′E / 49.050°N 18.883°E / 49.050; 18.883
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Location of Martin District in the Zilina Region

Bystrička (Hungarian: Turócbeszterce) is a village and municipality in Martin District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

History[edit]

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1258. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Turóc County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.

Geography[edit]

The municipality lies at an altitude of 450 metres and covers an area of 19.122 km². It has a population of about 1375 people.

Genealogical resources[edit]

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1773-1941 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1784-1904 (parish B)

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External links[edit]

49°03′N 18°53′E / 49.050°N 18.883°E / 49.050; 18.883


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