Xai-Xai
A coastal city at the mouth of the Limpopo River in southern Mozambique, Xai-Xai draws visitors to its wide sandy beaches and coral reefs suitable for snorkelling. The capital of Gaza Province, it was founded in 1897 under the name Chai-Chai and carried several colonial names before independence restored the original, spelled Xai-Xai.
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- Population154,356
- Nearest water from center 2.8 km1.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 15 km9.5 mi
Xai-Xai: quick answers
Where is Xai-Xai?
Xai-Xai is in Mozambique, about 147 km91 miles in a straight line from Maputo.
How do you get to Xai-Xai?
The nearest airport is Xai-Xai (VJB), about 1 hr 13 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Xai-Xai?
The warmest month is February, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 20°C68°F. The wettest month is January, with about 133 mm5.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Xai-Xai?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 restaurants and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.