Salles-Curan (French pronunciation: [salkyʁɑ̃]; Occitan: Las Salas) is a 1200 ha commune in the Aveyron department in southern France. The commune's economy is mostly linked to tourism driven by activities around the Lac de Pareloup, one of the largest artificial lakes in southern France.

Geography

The lac de Pareloup forms part of the commune's northern border.

The river Céor has its source in the western part of the commune.

View of Salles-Curan

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
19621,443
19681,538+6.6%
19751,491−3.1%
19821,419−4.8%
19901,277−10.0%
19991,088−14.8%
20081,064−2.2%

See also