a Spanish town in the province of Cadiz, between Ronda and Santa Maria. It is situated on the banks of the river Guadalete, celebrated for that decisive battle of three days' continuance, near Xeres, by which the crown of the Gothic kings of Spain was transferred to the Arabian invaders. It contains two parish churches, seven monasteries, 1334 houses, and 12,000 inhabitants. Long. 5° 55'. W. Lat. 36° 39'. N.