Sylacauga, Alabama, United States [City]; population was 12,520 in 1990; housing units was 5,422 in 1990; location is 33°11'N 86°16'W; land area is 17.83 square miles (11,410 acres); water area is 0.02 square miles (10 acres); FIPS code is 74352 [SourceCBP]