Bystrička
# Bystrička

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

## History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1258.

## Geography

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

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)
