Pierrefort
Pierrefort (French pronunciation: [pjɛʁfɔʁ]; Auvergnat: Pèirafòrt) is a commune in the département of Cantal and Auvergne region in south-central France.
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. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1,090 | — |
| 1975 | 1,131 | +0.53% |
| 1982 | 1,091 | −0.51% |
| 1990 | 1,017 | −0.87% |
| 1999 | 1,002 | −0.16% |
| 2007 | 921 | −1.05% |
| 2012 | 909 | −0.26% |
| 2017 | 897 | −0.27% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
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