Jump to content

Saurimo

Coordinates: 9°39′S 20°24′E / 9.650°S 20.400°E / -9.650; 20.400
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by 80.62.117.42 (talk) at 11:14, 28 June 2020. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

9°39′S 20°24′E / 9.650°S 20.400°E / -9.650; 20.400

Saurimo
Henrique de Carvalho
Saurimo is located in Angola
Saurimo
Saurimo
Location in Angola
Coordinates: 9°39′S 20°24′E / 9.650°S 20.400°E / -9.650; 20.400
Country Angola
ProvinceLunda Sul Province
Founded1927
Elevation
1,081 m (3,547 ft)
Population
 (2014)[1]
 • Total442,437
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
ClimateAw

Saurimo, formerly known as Henrique de Carvalho, is a city in Angola, capital of the Lunda Sul Province. Saurimo has a population of 393,000 (2014)[2]. The population has swelled as a result of migrants fleeing civil conflict.

History

Formerly the town was known as Henrique De Carvalho, after the Portuguese explorer who visited the region in 1884 and contacted the local, and historically powerful, Lunda people.

Geography

It is located in northeastern Angola at an elevation of 3,557 feet (1,081 m) above sea level. It is a garrison town and local market centre.

Economy

The main economic activities nowadays are agriculture and diamonds.

The main foodstuffs are mandioc, corn, sweet potato and yam.

Other activities are handicraft, fishing, and diamond panning.

References

  1. ^ Citypopulaton.de Population of provinces and municipalities in Angola
  2. ^ Population.de Population of the major cities in Angola