Map of Xai-Xai, Mozambique

Xai-Xai is the administrative centre of Gaza Province, Mozambique, with a population of about 154,356. It lies at 25.0519°S, 33.6442°E. Xai-Xai is about 147 km (91 mi) northeast of Maputo, the capital. The nearest city on our map is Chibuto, 42 km to the north.

Xai-Xai at a glance

Where is Xai-Xai?

• The 13th largest city in Mozambique by recorded population.
• The largest city in Gaza Province on this site.
• Located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
• Daylight ranges from about 10 h 35 min on the shortest day to 13 h 42 min on the longest day (around 21 June and 21 December).

Cities near Xai-Xai

• Chibuto — 42 km north
• Chokwé — 88 km northwest
• Manhiça — 93 km southwest
• Maputo — 147 km southwest
• Matola — 156 km southwest
• Ressano Garcia — 171 km west
• Mhlume — 210 km southwest, Eswatini
• Maxixe — 217 km northeast
• Inhambane — 220 km northeast
• Barberton — 273 km west, South Africa

Largest cities in Gaza Province

• Chibuto — 73,393
• Chokwé — 63,695

Largest cities in Mozambique

• Maputo — 1,254,837
• Matola — 1,198,988
• Nampula — 770,379
• Beira — 687,764
• Chimoio — 422,046
• Tete — 357,000
• Quelimane — 349,842
• Lichinga — 281,341
• Nacala — 239,808
• Pemba — 232,932

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Sources: place names, coordinates, populations and time zones from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0, data retrieved October 2026). Population figures are the latest values recorded in GeoNames; depending on the country they refer to the city proper, a municipality or a wider urban area, so they can differ from census or metro-area figures. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.