Watsonville, Charter city in Santa Cruz County, California, United States
Located in the Monterey Bay Area of California's Central Coast, Watsonville extends across fertile agricultural land with a population of 52,590 residents.
John H. Watson and D.S. Gregory established the settlement in 1852, leading to its incorporation as the Town of Watsonville on March 30, 1868.
The city celebrates its agricultural heritage through festivals, with local farmers producing strawberries, cauliflower, broccoli, lettuce, and raspberries.
Municipal services include housing assistance, police protection, and library resources, with online platforms for bill payments and community information access.
The Watsonville Railway and Navigation Company operated an interurban railway to Port Watsonville from 1904 to 1913, connecting the city to San Francisco.
Location: Santa Cruz County
Inception: 1868
Website: http://ci.watsonville.ca.us
GPS coordinates: 36.92000,-121.76361
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:29
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