Byšta (Hungarian: Biste) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.

Location of Trebišov District in the Region

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1270.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 126 metres and covers an area of 11.522 km2. It has a population of about 160 people.

Ethnicity

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The village is entirely Slovak.

Facilities

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The village has a public library, a swimming pool and a football pitch.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1774–1900 (parish B)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1826–1897 (parish B)

See also

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