a strong town of Spain, in Extremadura, built by the Romans before the birth of Christ. Here are some fine remains of antiquity, particularly a triumphal arch, but which is considerably decayed. It is seated in an extensive and fertile plain, 47 miles east of Elva, and 45 south by east of Alcantara. W. Long. 6. 4. N. Lat. 38. 42.

a town of North America, in New Spain, and capital of the province of Yucatan, where the bishop and the governor of the province reside. It is inhabited by Spaniards and native Americans; is 30 miles south of the sea, and 120 north-east of Campeachy. W. Long. 89. 25. N. Lat. 20. 15.

a town of South America, in the kingdom of New Granada, seated in a country abounding with all kinds of fruits, 130 miles north-east of Pamplona. W. Long. 71. 0. N. Lat. 8. 30.