Saurimo Henrique de Carvalho | |
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)  Saurimo Location in Angola | |
| Coordinates: 9°39′S 20°24′E / 9.650°S 20.400°E | |
| Country |  Angola |
| Province | Lunda Sul Province |
| Founded | 1927 |
| Elevation | 1,081 m (3,547 ft) |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
| • Total | 442,437 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Climate | Aw |
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.
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:
- Yola Araújo, angolan songwriter and musician.
- Daniel Félix Neto, saurimo's current governor.
- Tonilson B.J. Luis, young angolan internet personality, dancer, former fashion model, part-time singer, writer & songwriter, also known as TJ.[[1]] [[2]]
References
- ^ Citypopulaton.de Population of provinces and municipalities in Angola
- ^ Population.de Population of the major cities in Angola