| Former municipality | |
| Since | March 31, 2005 |
| Currently part of | Maniwa |
| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūgoku |
| Prefecture | Okayama |
| District | Maniwa District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 147.92 km² |
| Population (as of 2003) | |
| Total | 15,652 |
| Density | 105.81/km² |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Prunus mume |
| Flower | Prunus mume |
| Bird | Japanese Bush-warbler |
Ochiai (落合町 Ochiai-chō) was a component of the city of Maniwa, Okayama, Japan and was formerly a town in the Maniwa District.
On March 31, 2005 Ochiai was merged with the town of Hokubō, from Jōbō District, the towns of Katsuyama, Yubara and Kuse, and the villages of Mikamo, Kawakami, Yatsuka and Chūka, all from Maniwa District, to form the new city of Maniwa.
In 2003 the town had an estimated population of 15,652 and a density of 105.81 persons per km². The total area was 147.92 km².
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