Loul Sessène

Loul Sessène (or Loul Séssène) is a village in Senegal located in the Sine-Saloum area, in the West of the country.

Administration

It is the chef-lieu of the rural community of Loul Sessène,[1] located in the Fimela Arrondissement, of the Fatick Department and the Region of Fatick.

History

Loul Sessène is located in the territory of the former Kingdom of Sine. In pre-colonial times, the Loul - a Serer title of nobility - resided in Loul Sessène,[2] founded by the Sène family.

Population

In 2003, the population was 3,601 with 407 houses.[3]

See also

Notes

  1. (French) Rural community of Loul Sessène in PEPAM's Website
  2. Diop, Papa Samba , Glossaire du roman sénégalais, L'Harmattan, 2010, p. 92 ISBN 978-2-296-11508-8
  3. (French) Loul Sessène in PEPAM

External links

Coordinates: 14°18′N 16°36′W / 14.300°N 16.600°W / 14.300; -16.600

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