Saurimo
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding all but essential travel to parts of Angola, noting information regarding a declaration of an Ebola outbreak in DRC on 15 May as well as updated guidance on road travel.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Saurimo month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Saurimo are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 30–30°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), July the coldest (average low 14°C), and November the wettest (about 206 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.1 | 18.1 | 175 | 9.1 |
| February | 27.7 | 18.3 | 143 | 9.1 |
| March | 27.8 | 18.3 | 162 | 9.3 |
| April | 27.8 | 17.8 | 127 | 9.5 |
| May | 29.9 | 16.6 | 5 | 10.7 |
| June | 29.8 | 14.6 | 0 | 10.9 |
| July | 30.2 | 14.4 | 0 | 11.0 |
| August | 32.0 | 15.8 | 3 | 10.9 |
| September | 32.2 | 17.5 | 18 | 10.6 |
| October | 31.1 | 18.1 | 80 | 10.2 |
| November | 28.2 | 17.9 | 206 | 9.4 |
| December | 27.0 | 18.2 | 192 | 9.1 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1884
The city was formerly known as Henrique de Carvalho, a Portuguese explorer, who visited the region in 1884 and first made contact with the local Lunda people.
- Documented history · 1956
In 1956, Saurimo was raised to city status.
- Exploration visit by Henrique de Carvalho
Portuguese explorer Henrique de Carvalho visited the region in 1884 and first made contact with the local Lunda people.
- City status granted
Saurimo was raised to city status in 1956.
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01 · OverviewSaurimo, in brief
What is Saurimo and where is it located?
Saurimo is a city in Angola and functions as the administrative capital of Lunda Sul Province. Positioned in the northeastern section of the country, the municipality stands at an elevation of 1,084 meters above sea level and operates within the Africa/Luanda timezone.
How does the local economy function today?
The economy of Saurimo relies primarily on diamonds, agriculture, and farming, complemented by smaller industrial sectors such as fishing and handicraft production. Mining operations are anchored by significant regional enterprises, including the SMC (Sociedade Mineira de Catoca), which ranks among the largest mining areas in the world. Additionally, Endiama operates within the sector to help distribute these diamonds worldwide. Beyond large-scale extraction, the urban area functions practically as a garrison town and a vital local market center for surrounding communities.
How do people and goods move through the area?
Transportation infrastructure connects the municipality outward through multiple channels. Saurimo Airport provides scheduled air services linking the city directly to the national capital, Luanda. For ground transit, regional connectivity is expanding through major infrastructure projects, highlighted by construction beginning in January 2026 on a new 260km railway connecting Saurimo to Luena on the Benguela Railway.
What is the demographic profile of the city?
The population within the municipal boundaries is recorded at 393,000 according to baseline administrative data, while separate sources estimate the total at 589,792. This population steadily increases over time as a result of ongoing migration into the region. Portuguese, specifically denoted by the language code pt-AO, serves among the primary languages spoken by residents.
For further documentation regarding the region, additional geographic records can be consulted through the GeoNames record for Saurimo, while a broader encyclopedic overview is maintained on Saurimo.
Frequently Asked Questions about Saurimo
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01 · Q&AWhere is Saurimo located and what are its coordinates?
Saurimo is situated in Angola at geographic coordinates -9.6608, 20.3915, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Saurimo?
Saurimo has a recorded population of approximately 393,000 and observes the Africa/Luanda time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Saurimo?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Saurimo include PT-AO, with AOA used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Saurimo?
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