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Xai-Xai city is the capital of the province of , in Mozambique. It is located 210 km north of the city of Maputo (capital of the country) and is geographically limited to the south by Chilaulene and the Indian Ocean, to the east by Chonguene, to the west by Chicumbane and to the north by the Limpopo and Ponela rivers.

The village was founded in 1897, under the name of Chai-Chai, being elevated to the category of village in 1911. In 1922 it became known as Vila Nova de Gaza, changing its name in 1928 to Vila de João Belo, in honor to a former administrator. The village was elevated to city in 1961, on the occasion of the visit of the Minister of Overseas at the time, Adriano Moreira, which resulted in the construction of the river port. After national independence, the city is now called Xai-Xai.

In 1998 elected its first Government, with the introduction of local authorities in the country. Xai-Xai was the first city to elect a Woman for President in 2004.

Administratively the city is a municipality, with an elected local government, and headed by a President of the Municipal Council.
AREA 1,908 km2