Bystričany
# Bystričany

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

## History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1388.

## Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 260 metres and covers an area of 37.607 $km^2.$ It has a population of about 1840 people.

## 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)
