Ochancourt (French pronunciation: [ɔʃɑ̃kuʁ]) is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

Geography

Ochancourt is situated on the D48 road, some 10 miles (16 km) west of Abbeville.

Population

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1968	213	—
1975	189	−1.69%
1982	241	+3.53%
1990	253	+0.61%
1999	235	−0.82%
2007	254	+0.98%
2012	288	+2.54%
2017	317	+1.94%
Source: INSEE

History

Within the commune, on the ‘land of graves’, are said to rest the remains of those that died (9000+ ) at the Battle of Saucourt-en-Vimeu, where Louis III of France fought and defeated the Normans in 881. Other historians claim it is the site of the battle itself.

Places of interest

• The church, with parts dating from the twelfth century
• The family chapels in the cemetery and at the crossroads

See also

• Communes of the Somme department