a province of North America, in New Spain, which is very fertile in wheat, Indian corn, cochineal, and caffia. It is bounded by the gulph of Mexico on the north, and by the south sea on the south. It contains mines of gold, silver, and crystal. Guaxaca is the capital town.

town of North America, in the Audience of Mexico, and capital of a province of the same name, with a bishop's fee. It is without walls, and does not contain above 2000 inhabitants; but it is rich, and they make very fine sweet-meats and chocolate. It has several rich convents, both for men and women. W. Long. 100°. N. Lat. 17° 45'.