Saurimo Population 2026
Saurimo has a population of 393,000, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Lunda Sul. Roughly 1.0% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 7.1× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
393,000
Rank in Angola
#20
Coordinates
9.66°S, 20.39°E
~1,071 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
791 km
491 miles, straight line
Cities near Saurimo
FAQ
What is the population of Saurimo?
Saurimo has a population of 393,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Saurimo in?
Saurimo is located in Lunda Sul, Angola.
Is Saurimo the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 791 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.