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.

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