Fun facts about Xai-Xai
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Xai-Xai was formerly known as João Belo before independence from Portugal in 1975.
Xai-Xai
Mozambique
Xai-Xai is a city in the south of Mozambique. Until 1975, the city was named João Belo. It is the capital of Gaza Province. As of 2007 it has a population of 116,343.
From the “History” section
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Xai-Xai is located on the Limpopo River, close to the Indian Ocean, at an elevation of 9.8 m (32 ft).
Xai-Xai
Mozambique
Xai-Xai is a city in the south of Mozambique. Until 1975, the city was named João Belo. It is the capital of Gaza Province. As of 2007 it has a population of 116,343.
From the “Geography” section
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Xai-Xai Beach has been a popular tourist attraction since before 1975.
Xai-Xai
Mozambique
Xai-Xai is a city in the south of Mozambique. Until 1975, the city was named João Belo. It is the capital of Gaza Province. As of 2007 it has a population of 116,343.
From the “Attractions” section
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A giant rock pool on Xai-Xai Beach can be up to 200 metres long at medium and low tides.
Xai-Xai
Mozambique
Xai-Xai is a city in the south of Mozambique. Until 1975, the city was named João Belo. It is the capital of Gaza Province. As of 2007 it has a population of 116,343.
From the “Attractions” section
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Photo: A Verdade from Maputo, Moçambique · CC BY 2.0
Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport was inaugurated in 2021 and is served by one airline, LAM Mozambique.
Xai-Xai
Mozambique
Xai-Xai is a city in the south of Mozambique. Until 1975, the city was named João Belo. It is the capital of Gaza Province. As of 2007 it has a population of 116,343.
From the “Transport” section
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Photo: A Verdade from Maputo, Moçambique · CC BY 2.0