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
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968213—    
1975189−1.69%
1982241+3.53%
1990253+0.61%
1999235−0.82%
2007254+0.98%
2012288+2.54%
2017317+1.94%
Source: INSEE[3]

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.[4]

Places of interest

Castle, on a postcard.
  • The church, with parts dating from the twelfth century
  • The family chapels in the cemetery and at the crossroads

See also

References

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
  3. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
  4. ^ Gaston Vasseur (Nibas et ses annexes).


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ochancourt
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