gwah'na whah'to, a city of Mexico, capital of the state of the same name, 165 mi. n. w. of Mexico, is situated in a narrow defile, hemmed in by mountains, at the height of 6800 feet above the sea. It has steep, irregular streets, but well-built houses. The most important buildings are the cathedral, a college, a gymnasium and the mint. The city is located in the vicinity of extensive silver mines. The leading manufactures are silverware, pottery, soap and chemicals. Population, about 55,000.