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Xai-Xai Population 2026

Xai-Xai has a population of 154,356, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇲🇿 Mozambique, located in Gaza Province. Roughly 0.4% of Mozambique's population lives here. It is about 8.1× smaller than Maputo, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Xai-Xai (capital Maputo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

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Population (city proper)
154,356
Rank in Mozambique
#13
Coordinates
25.05°S, 33.64°E
~4 m elevation · Africa/Maputo
Distance to capital (Maputo)
147 km
91 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gaza Province

CityPopulationRank in Mozambique
Chibuto73,393#22
Chokwé63,695#24
Macia32,286#39
Xilembene23,742#52

Cities near Xai-Xai

  • Chibuto73,393 people · ~42 km away
  • Macia32,286 people · ~55 km away
  • Xilembene23,742 people · ~56 km away
  • Chokwé63,695 people · ~88 km away
  • Manhiça65,240 people · ~93 km away
  • Maputo1,254,837 people · ~147 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Xai-Xai?
Xai-Xai has a population of 154,356 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Mozambique.
What region is Xai-Xai in?
Xai-Xai is located in Gaza Province, Mozambique.
Is Xai-Xai the capital of Mozambique?
No, the capital of Mozambique is Maputo, about 147 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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