title: Djilas (Senegal)
text: # 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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