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
- Loul
- Serer people
- Timeline of Serer history
Notes
External links
- (in French) Plan local de développement de la communauté rurale de Loul Séssène (2005–2010), 116 p.
- (in English) Maps, weather, videos and airports for Loul Sessene
14°18′N 16°36′W / 14.300°N 16.600°W / 14.300; -16.600
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