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'''Xai-Xai''' ({{IPA |
'''Xai-Xai''' ({{IPA|pt|ˈʃaj ˈʃaj}}) is a [[List of cities in Mozambique|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.<ref name=wg>{{cite web|url=http://world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?x=&men=gcis&lng=en&des=wg&srt=npan&col=abcdefghinoq&msz=1500&geo=-153 |title=Mozambique: largest cities and towns and statistics of their population |access-date=2008-06-17 |work=World Gazetteer }}{{dead link|date=July 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===Portuguese rule=== |
===Portuguese rule=== |
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Xai-Xai, formerly João Belo, developed in the early 1900s, under [[Portugal|Portuguese rule]], as a companion port to Lourenço Marques ( |
Xai-Xai, formerly João Belo, developed in the early 1900s, under [[Portugal|Portuguese rule]], as a companion port to Lourenço Marques (now [[Maputo]]), though its economic significance was never on par with Mozambique's largest city.<ref>{{cite book |title=Lonely Planet Mozambique |last=Fitzpatrick |first=Mary |year=2007 |publisher=[[Lonely Planet]] |isbn=978-1-74059-188-1 |page=82 }}</ref> Before independence from Portugal in 1975, Xai-Xai was known as João Belo, in the [[Overseas Province of Mozambique]].<ref name=FR>{{cite web| url=https://www.fallingrain.com/world/MZ/02/XaiXai.html |title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Xai-Xai, Mozambique |work=FallingRain Genomics |access-date=2008-06-17}}</ref> João Belo grew and developed under Portuguese rule as a port, agricultural and industrial centre ([[rice]] and [[cashew]] were harvested and processed), a provider of services, including a district hospital and banking, and an administrative centre. Tourism was also important with beaches and hotels.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfUfd-aItuY JOÃO BELO-XAI-XAI], a film of João Belo, Portuguese Mozambique, before 1975.</ref> In 1970, the city had 63,949 inhabitants. |
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===Post-independence from Portugal=== |
===Post-independence from Portugal=== |
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It was hit hard by [[2000 Mozambique flood|the 2000 Limpopo floods]], |
It was hit hard by [[2000 Mozambique flood|the 2000 Limpopo floods]], caused by four weeks of heavy rainfall accompanying [[Cyclone Leon-Eline]], leaving some buildings {{convert|3|m|0}} under water.<ref name=go2africa>{{cite web |url=http://www.go2africa.com/mozambique/xai-xai |title=Gaza Province » Cities and towns » Xai-Xai |access-date=2008-06-17 |work=go2africa.com }}</ref> However, shortly after the waters receded the town was opened for business again.<ref name=go2africa/> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Xai-Xai is located |
At an elevation of {{convert|32|ft|m|order=flip|abbr=on}},<ref name=FR/> Xai-Xai is located on the [[Limpopo River]], close to the [[Indian Ocean]],<ref name=sap>{{cite web |url=http://www.places.co.za/html/xai_xai.html |title=Xai Xai |access-date=2008-06-17 |work=Southern Africa Places }}</ref> and in a wide, fertile plain where rice is grown.<ref name=sap/> It is {{convert|200|km}} from the capital, [[Maputo]], and is {{convert|3+1/4|mi|km|1|order=flip|abbr=on}} from [[Donguene]], {{convert|2+1/2|mi|km|1|order=flip|abbr=on}} from [[Macandene]], {{convert|1+3/4|mi|km|1|order=flip|abbr=on}} from [[Chiluane]] and {{convert|1/2|mi|m|order=flip|abbr=on}} from [[Tavene]].<ref name=FR/> |
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Xai-Xai is situated {{convert|3.2|mi}} away from [[Donguene]], {{convert|2.5|mi}} away from [[Macandene]], {{convert|1.7|mi}} away from [[Chiluane]] and {{convert|0.5|mi}} away from [[Tavene]].<ref name=FR/> |
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===Climate=== |
===Climate=== |
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Xai-Xai has a [[tropical savanna climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''Aw''). |
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| Jan high C = 31.2 |
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| Feb high C = 30.9 |
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| Mar high C = 30.2 |
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| Apr high C = 28.9 |
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| May high C = 27.0 |
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| Jun high C = 25.0 |
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| Jul high C = 24.9 |
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| Aug high C = 26.3 |
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| Sep high C = 27.7 |
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| Oct high C = 29.1 |
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| Nov high C = 30.0 |
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| Dec high C = 30.9 |
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| Jan low C = 21.7 |
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| Feb low C = 21.9 |
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| Mar low C = 20.9 |
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| Apr low C = 18.4 |
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| May low C = 15.3 |
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| Jun low C = 12.6 |
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| Jul low C = 12.1 |
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| Aug low C = 13.6 |
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| Sep low C = 15.7 |
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| Oct low C = 17.6 |
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| Nov low C = 19.4 |
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| Dec low C = 20.8 |
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| Jan rain mm = 134.7 |
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| Feb rain mm = 131.9 |
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| Mar rain mm = 104.5 |
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| Apr rain mm = 99.0 |
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| May rain mm = 89.0 |
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| Jun rain mm = 63.9 |
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| Jul rain mm = 49.6 |
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| Aug rain mm = 32.8 |
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| Sep rain mm = 33.6 |
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| Oct rain mm = 66.3 |
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| Nov rain mm = 71.6 |
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| Dec rain mm = 123.2 |
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|Mar precipitation mm = 104.5 |
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| Feb rain days = 8.8 |
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|Apr precipitation mm = 99.0 |
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| Mar rain days = 7.5 |
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|May precipitation mm = 89.0 |
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| Apr rain days = 6.9 |
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| May rain days = 6.6 |
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| Jun rain days = 5.6 |
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|Aug precipitation mm = 32.8 |
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| Jul rain days = 4.0 |
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|Sep precipitation mm = 33.6 |
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| Aug rain days = 3.3 |
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| Sep rain days = 5.5 |
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|Nov precipitation mm = 71.6 |
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| Oct rain days = 6.0 |
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|Dec precipitation mm = 123.2 |
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| Nov rain days = 6.8 |
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|title = Climate Statistics for Xai-Xai, Mozambique |
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|url = https://worldweather.wmo.int/en/city.html?cityId=127 |
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|accessdate = January 24, 2012}}</ref> |
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|title = World Weather Information Service |
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|publisher = World Meteorological Organization |
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|access-date = 18 August 2024}}</ref> |
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==Attractions== |
==Attractions== |
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Xai-Xai is a bustling town with markets, shops, restaurants, bars, petrol stations, banks, and a post office.<ref name=sap/> A few blocks from the central market, there is an open-air furniture factory, located underneath several cashew trees.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mozambiqueconnection.co.za/xaixaiinfo.html |title=Xai Xai Accommodation and things to do | |
Xai-Xai is a bustling town with markets, shops, restaurants, bars, petrol stations, banks, and a post office.<ref name=sap/> A few blocks from the central market, there is an open-air furniture factory, located underneath several cashew trees.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mozambiqueconnection.co.za/xaixaiinfo.html |title=Xai Xai Accommodation and things to do |access-date=2008-06-17 |work=Mozambique Connection |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070331142628/http://www.mozambiqueconnection.co.za/xaixaiinfo.html |archive-date=March 31, 2007 }}</ref> [[Praia do Xai-Xai|Xai-Xai Beach]], approximately 12 km from Xai-Xai, has been a popular tourist attraction since [[Tourism in Mozambique|Mozambican tourism]], originally under [[Portuguese East Africa|Portuguese administration]], was first developed before 1975.<ref name=sap/> A coral reef running parallel to the shore offers good snorkeling and protects the beach from strong waves.<ref name=sap/> In addition, the [[Wenela Tidal Pool]], {{convert|2|km|mi|frac=4|spell=in}} south of the town, includes a natural tunnel and blow hole that links the pool to the [[Indian Ocean]].<ref name=sap/> |
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Right on Xai-Xai Beach there is a giant rock pool that forms at medium and low tides that is up to 200 metres long, forming a giant safe pool for families and swimmers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mozambicanhotels.com/xai-xai-hotels |title=Xai Xai Hotels and information |access-date=2017-01-15 }}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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==Transport== |
==Transport== |
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[[File:Beach in xaixai.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Praia do Xai-Xai]]]] |
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Xai Xai was served by the {{RailGauge|762mm}} gauge [[Gaza Railway]], which went to the city of [[Manjacaze]] and beyond. It lies on the [[EN1 road]] which connects with the roads from the [[Namaacha]] and [[Ressano Garcia]] borders.<ref name=sap/> It is possible to travel to Xai-Xai by charter flight from Maputo.<ref name=sap/> |
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In 2017, the [[People's Republic of China]] pledged $60 million to build an airport in Xai-Xai.<ref>{{cite news |publisher= |
Xai-Xai was served by the {{RailGauge|762mm}} gauge [[Gaza Railway]], which went to the city of [[Manjacaze]] and beyond. It lies on the [[EN1 road]] which connects with the roads from the [[Namaacha]] and [[Ressano Garcia]] borders.<ref name=sap/> It is possible to travel to Xai-Xai by charter flight from Maputo.<ref name=sap/> |
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In 2017, the [[People's Republic of China]] pledged $60 million to build an airport in Xai-Xai.<ref>{{cite news |publisher=The Southern Times |quote=The Chinese government has pledged to grant $60 million to Mozambique to build an airport at Xai-Xai, capital of the southern province of Gaza. |first=Mpho |last=Tebele |title=China to finance Xai-Xai airport in Mozambique |url=https://southernafrican.news/2017/12/15/china-to-finance-xai-xai-airport-in-mozambique/ |date=December 15, 2017 |access-date=December 19, 2017}}</ref> |
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[[Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport|That airport]] was inaugurated in 2021<ref>{{cite web | url=https://airspace-africa.com/2021/12/03/mozambiques-president-inaugurates-newly-completed-chongoene-airport-praises-chinas-role-in-africas-growth/ | title=Mozambique's President inaugurates newly Completed Chongoene Airport, Praises China's role in Africa's Growth | date=3 December 2021 }}</ref> and is served by one airline, [[LAM Mozambique]]. |
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== Gallery == |
== Gallery == |
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Beach in xaixai.jpg|[[Praia do Xai-Xai]] |
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Xai-Xai train station (9493131901).jpg|Xai-Xai train station |
Xai-Xai train station (9493131901).jpg|Xai-Xai train station |
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Prawns at Xai-Xai market.JPG|Prawns at Xai-Xai market |
Prawns at Xai-Xai market.JPG|Prawns at Xai-Xai market |
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[[Category:Populated places in Mozambique]] |
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[[Category:Limpopo River]] |
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[[Category:Populated places in Gaza Province]] |
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Latest revision as of 03:42, 19 August 2024
Xai-Xai
João Belo | |
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Coordinates: 25°03′00″S 33°39′00″E / 25.05000°S 33.65000°E | |
Country | Mozambique |
Provinces | Gaza Province |
District | Xai-Xai District |
Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
Population (2007)[1] | |
• Total | 116,343 |
• Languages | Portuguese Tsonga |
Time zone | +2 |
Climate | Aw |
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.[1]
History
[edit]Portuguese rule
[edit]Xai-Xai, formerly João Belo, developed in the early 1900s, under Portuguese rule, as a companion port to Lourenço Marques (now Maputo), though its economic significance was never on par with Mozambique's largest city.[2] Before independence from Portugal in 1975, Xai-Xai was known as João Belo, in the Overseas Province of Mozambique.[3] João Belo grew and developed under Portuguese rule as a port, agricultural and industrial centre (rice and cashew were harvested and processed), a provider of services, including a district hospital and banking, and an administrative centre. Tourism was also important with beaches and hotels.[4] In 1970, the city had 63,949 inhabitants.
Post-independence from Portugal
[edit]It was hit hard by the 2000 Limpopo floods, caused by four weeks of heavy rainfall accompanying Cyclone Leon-Eline, leaving some buildings 3 metres (10 ft) under water.[5] However, shortly after the waters receded the town was opened for business again.[5]
Geography
[edit]At an elevation of 9.8 m (32 ft),[3] Xai-Xai is located on the Limpopo River, close to the Indian Ocean,[6] and in a wide, fertile plain where rice is grown.[6] It is 200 kilometres (120 mi) from the capital, Maputo, and is 5.2 km (3+1⁄4 mi) from Donguene, 4.0 km (2+1⁄2 mi) from Macandene, 2.8 km (1+3⁄4 mi) from Chiluane and 800 m (1⁄2 mi) from Tavene.[3]
Climate
[edit]Xai-Xai has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification Aw).
Climate data for Xai-Xai (1961–1990) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31.2 (88.2) |
30.9 (87.6) |
30.2 (86.4) |
28.9 (84.0) |
27.0 (80.6) |
25.0 (77.0) |
24.9 (76.8) |
26.3 (79.3) |
27.7 (81.9) |
29.1 (84.4) |
30.0 (86.0) |
30.9 (87.6) |
28.5 (83.3) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21.7 (71.1) |
21.9 (71.4) |
20.9 (69.6) |
18.4 (65.1) |
15.3 (59.5) |
12.6 (54.7) |
12.1 (53.8) |
13.6 (56.5) |
15.7 (60.3) |
17.6 (63.7) |
19.4 (66.9) |
20.8 (69.4) |
17.5 (63.5) |
Average rainfall mm (inches) | 134.7 (5.30) |
131.9 (5.19) |
104.5 (4.11) |
99.0 (3.90) |
89.0 (3.50) |
63.9 (2.52) |
49.6 (1.95) |
32.8 (1.29) |
33.6 (1.32) |
66.3 (2.61) |
71.6 (2.82) |
123.2 (4.85) |
1,000.1 (39.36) |
Average rainy days | 9.1 | 8.8 | 7.5 | 6.9 | 6.6 | 5.6 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 8.9 | 79 |
Source: World Meteorological Organization[7] |
Attractions
[edit]Xai-Xai is a bustling town with markets, shops, restaurants, bars, petrol stations, banks, and a post office.[6] A few blocks from the central market, there is an open-air furniture factory, located underneath several cashew trees.[8] Xai-Xai Beach, approximately 12 km from Xai-Xai, has been a popular tourist attraction since Mozambican tourism, originally under Portuguese administration, was first developed before 1975.[6] A coral reef running parallel to the shore offers good snorkeling and protects the beach from strong waves.[6] In addition, the Wenela Tidal Pool, two kilometres (1+1⁄4 mi) south of the town, includes a natural tunnel and blow hole that links the pool to the Indian Ocean.[6] Right on Xai-Xai Beach there is a giant rock pool that forms at medium and low tides that is up to 200 metres long, forming a giant safe pool for families and swimmers.[9]
Demographics
[edit]Year | Population[1] |
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1970 | 63,949 |
1997 | 103,251 |
2007 | 116,343 |
Transport
[edit]Xai-Xai was served by the 762 mm (2 ft 6 in) gauge Gaza Railway, which went to the city of Manjacaze and beyond. It lies on the EN1 road which connects with the roads from the Namaacha and Ressano Garcia borders.[6] It is possible to travel to Xai-Xai by charter flight from Maputo.[6]
In 2017, the People's Republic of China pledged $60 million to build an airport in Xai-Xai.[10]
That airport was inaugurated in 2021[11] and is served by one airline, LAM Mozambique.
Gallery
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Xai-Xai train station
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Prawns at Xai-Xai market
Sister city
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Mozambique: largest cities and towns and statistics of their population". World Gazetteer. Retrieved 2008-06-17.[dead link ]
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Mary (2007). Lonely Planet Mozambique. Lonely Planet. p. 82. ISBN 978-1-74059-188-1.
- ^ a b c "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Xai-Xai, Mozambique". FallingRain Genomics. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
- ^ JOÃO BELO-XAI-XAI, a film of João Belo, Portuguese Mozambique, before 1975.
- ^ a b "Gaza Province » Cities and towns » Xai-Xai". go2africa.com. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Xai Xai". Southern Africa Places. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
- ^ "World Weather Information Service". World Meteorological Organization. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "Xai Xai Accommodation and things to do". Mozambique Connection. Archived from the original on March 31, 2007. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
- ^ "Xai Xai Hotels and information". Retrieved 2017-01-15.
- ^ Tebele, Mpho (December 15, 2017). "China to finance Xai-Xai airport in Mozambique". The Southern Times. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
The Chinese government has pledged to grant $60 million to Mozambique to build an airport at Xai-Xai, capital of the southern province of Gaza.
- ^ "Mozambique's President inaugurates newly Completed Chongoene Airport, Praises China's role in Africa's Growth". 3 December 2021.