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Country
  
France

Department
  
Cantal

Time zone
  
CET (UTC+1)

Area
  
24.59 km²

Local time
  
Friday 6:07 PM

Region
  
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Canton
  
Pierrefort

INSEE/Postal code
  
15230 /

Population
  
1,002 (1999)

Arrondissement
  
Saint-Flour

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Weather
  
12°C, Wind S at 21 km/h, 51% Humidity

Pierrefort is a commune in the département of Cantal and Auvergne region in south-central France.

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Map of 15230 Pierrefort, 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.

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

    • References

    Pierrefort Wikipedia
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