Saurimo


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. 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 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.