Watsonville is a large city in Santa Cruz County, California that is approximately 20 miles east of the city of Santa Cruz, and 20 miles north of Salinas. The city has a population of over 50,000 wherein a good portion of it are migrant families. The city has a rich culture with diverse ethnic communities throughout its many neighborhoods. The land area of Watsonville is a combination of large swathes of fertile farmlands surrounding a metropolitan center with commercial districts and suburban communities. Farming is the backbone of Watsonville, and a good portion of the population works in the many fields of the region.