Djilas (Senegal)
# Djilas (Senegal)

Djilas (also spelled Djilass or Djilasse) is a village in Senegal located in the Sine-Saloum, in the west.

## Administration

It is the chef-lieu of the rural community of Djilas, located in the Fimela Arrondissement, of the Fatick Department and the Region of Fatick.

## History

Djilas is situated in the ancient Kingdom of Sine, one of the precolonial kingdoms of the Serer people. In precolonial times, the Thilas - a Serer title of nobility took residence at Djilas.

## Population

In 2003, the local population was estimated to be 2889 with 327 houses.

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