Pers (French pronunciation: [pɛʁs]; Occitan: Pers) is a former commune in the Cantal department in south-central France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune Le Rouget-Pers.[2]

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A general view of Pers
A general view of Pers
Coat of arms of Pers
Location of Pers
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Pers is located in France
Pers
Pers
Pers is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Pers
Coordinates: 44°53′17″N 2°14′22″E / 44.8881°N 2.2394°E / 44.8881; 2.2394
CountryFrance
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
DepartmentCantal
ArrondissementAurillac
CantonSaint-Mamet-la-Salvetat
CommuneLe Rouget-Pers
Area
1
16.05 km2 (6.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)[1]
272
 • Density17/km2 (44/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal code
15290
Elevation516–657 m (1,693–2,156 ft)
(avg. 570 m or 1,870 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 on the edge of the Châtaigneraie and near the Ségala. It is also adjacent to the lake of Saint-Étienne-Cantalès, a large body of water formed by the damming of the river Cère for hydro electric purposes.

The village also has a very good go-cart track, and regularly hosts championship races.

As well as a church and the town hall, there are two bars, and a camping site. Gites may also be rented from the farm. There are no shops.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1962293—    
1968327+11.6%
1975266−18.7%
1982244−8.3%
1990209−14.3%
1999234+12.0%
2008297+26.9%

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