Xai-Xai

Mozambique
Xai-Xai, Mozambique
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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.

  • Population154,356
  • Nearest water from center2.8 km
  • Nearest mountain from center15.3 km

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