Pierrefort
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Commune of Pierrefort |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Aveyron |
| Department | Cantal |
| Mayor | Louis Galtier (2001-2008) |
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| Elevation | 600 m–1400 m |
| Land area¹ | 24.59 km² |
| Population² (1999) |
991 |
| - Density | 41/km² (1999) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population sans doubles comptes: residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
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Pierrefort is a French commune, situated on a southern slope in the department of Cantal in the region of Auvergne. It is approximately 130 km from Clermont Ferrand and 30 km from Saint-Flour
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[edit] Geography
Pierrefort is situated between 600 m and 1400 m of altitude, in the meridional part of the department. The commune belongs to the Carladèz area.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Economy
- Agriculture and breeding (predominantly bovine)
- Craft industry; carpentry, house renovation, garden planning, design and maintenance.
- Service industries supporting summer and winter tourism.
[edit] Notable people
- Jean Todt, executive director of the Ferrari Formula one team, was born in Pierrefort.
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