Pierrefort
Pierrefort (French pronunciation: [pjɛʁfɔʁ]; Auvergnat: Pèirafòrt) is a commune in the département of Cantal and Auvergne region in south-central France.
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Location of Pierrefort  | |
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| Coordinates: 44°55′21″N 2°50′19″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Cantal |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Flour |
| Canton | Saint-Flour-2 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Philippe Mathieu |
| Area 1 | 24.59 km2 (9.49 sq mi) |
| Population | 898 |
| • Density | 37/km2 (95/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 15230 /15152 |
| Elevation | 600–1,400 m (2,000–4,600 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
It is situated in the south of the département, approximately 100 km south of Clermont-Ferrand and 25 km south-west of Saint-Flour.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 1,067 | — |
| 1968 | 1,090 | +2.2% |
| 1975 | 1,131 | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 1,091 | −3.5% |
| 1990 | 1,017 | −6.8% |
| 1999 | 1,002 | −1.5% |
| 2008 | 932 | −7.0% |
| 2012 | 909 | −2.5% |
Climate
Pierrefort has cold winters characterised by heavy snowfall whilst summer temperatures often reach 30 °C. Recently the period between May and August has been very dry.
Economy
- Agriculture and breeding (predominantly bovine)
- Craft industry; carpentry, house renovation, garden planning, design and maintenance.
- Service industries supporting summer and winter tourism.
Notable people
- Jean Todt (born 1946), motor sport executive
See also
References
- "Populations légales 2019". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2021.
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