Ocotillo, California
Ocotillo (Latin American Spanish: [okoˈtiʝo]; Spanish for "Vine cactus") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Imperial County, California. Ocotillo is located 26 miles (42 km) west of El Centro, The population was 215 at the 2020 census, down from 266 at the 2010 census and 296 at the 2000 census. It is part of the El Centro, California Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Ocotillo | |
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Location in Imperial County and the state of California | |
Ocotillo Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 32°44′19″N 115°59′39″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Imperial |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.857 sq mi (22.941 km2) |
| • Land | 8.857 sq mi (22.941 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 266 |
| • Density | 30/sq mi (12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 92259 |
| Area codes | 442/760 |
| FIPS code | 06-53378 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1656587, 1656587 |
Ocotillo was devastated by floods from Hurricane Kathleen in 1976; 3 people died. There is a cafe, a church, a small park, a community center, a small market, two bars, OHV rentals and a gas station. There is a Desert Museum with displays about the desert terrain, flora, etc. and artifacts from the Kumeyaay culture that inhabited the area which is located on the north side of Interstate 8.