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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 swollen as a result of migrants fleeing civil conflict.

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

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 1,081 m (3,547 ft) 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.

The SMC (Sociedade Mineira de Catoca) is one of the world's largest mining area along with Endiama which helps distribute its diamonds worldwide.


Notable people


Here are some of the notable people from this small town:


References


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

На других языках


- [en] Saurimo

[ru] Сауримо

Саури́мо (порт. Saurimo) — город в Анголе, столица провинции Южная Лунда. До 1975 года носил название Энрике-ди-Карвалью (порт. Henrique de Carvalho)[1]. Расположен на высоте 1084 метра над уровнем моря[2].



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