Ouches

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Ouches is a small commune in central France. It is in the Loire department within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It belongs to the Roanne arrondissement and Renaison canton, and is part of the Roannais Agglomération intercommunal group.

Key facts
- Area: 110.12 square kilometers
- Population: 1,138 (in 2023)
- Population density: about 112 people per square kilometer
- Elevation: 295 to 376 meters above sea level (average around 323 m)
- Location: 46.0169°N, 3.9883°E
- Mayor: Yves Chambost (2020–2026)
- INSEE code: 42162
- Postal code: 42155
- Time zone: CET (UTC+1), in summer CEST (UTC+2)