Loul Sessène

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

External links

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