Xai-Xai

Xai-Xai
João Belo
Municipal Council of Xai-Xai
Xai-Xai
Coordinates: 25°03′00″S 33°39′00″E / 25.05000°S 33.65000°E / -25.05000; 33.65000
Country Mozambique
ProvincesGaza Province
DistrictXai-Xai District
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2007)
  Total
116,343
  Languages
Portuguese Tsonga
Time zone+2
ClimateAw

Xai-Xai (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʃaj ˈʃaj]) 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.