Osicala

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Osicala
—  Municipality  —
Osicala is located in El Salvador
Osicala
Location in El Salvador
Coordinates: 13°48′N 88°09′W / 13.8°N 88.15°W / 13.8; -88.15
Country  El Salvador
Department Morazán Department
Area
 - Total 18.2 sq mi (47.05 km2)
Elevation 1,693 ft (516 m)
Population
 - Total 10,327

Osicala is a city in the Department of Morazan, Republic of El Salvador.

Origin: 184 km from the capital, San Salvador. Located on one of the hills north of Cerro Cacahuatique (Cacahuatique Mount). Limits to the north with Meanguera, south-east with Delicias de Concepción and west with Gualococti. Climate: Due to its location above the sea level, this City has a fresh temperature (15-20 °C) during most of the year. Source of mayor income: People here are dedicated to agriculture. Over the land they grow corn, agave and coffee. Some fruit trees like: mangoes, bananas, oranges and limes. Rivers: Torola, Osicala and Quebrada Honda.

Coordinates: 13°48′N 88°09′W / 13.8°N 88.15°W / 13.8; -88.15