Pierrefort
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Location of Pierrefort  | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Cantal |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Flour |
| Canton | Pierrefort |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2001–2008) | Louis Galtier |
Area 1 | 24.59 km2 (9.49 sq mi) |
| Population (1999) | 991 |
| • Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 15230 / |
| 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. | |
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 (81 mi) from Clermont Ferrand and 30 km (19 mi) from Saint-Flour
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.
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, former executive director of the Ferrari Formula one team, was born in Pierrefort.
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