Sala, Cambodia
| Sala | |
| Village | |
| Country | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Region | Ratanakiri Province |
| District | Bar Kaev |
| Municipality | Kak Commune |
| Population | 245 (1998) |
| Mayor | Sev Yun (as of 2006) |
| Timezone | Cambodia time (UTC+7) |
Sala (also transliterated Srala) is a village in Kak Commune in northeast Cambodia. As of 1998, it had a population of 245 in 37 households and a sex ratio of 1.15 men to 1 woman. Its chief was Sev Yun as of 2006.[1] Village chiefs are selected by consensus by elders and other villagers in a discussion that can take two to three days.[1] Some leaders are selected based on visions in dreams.[1] After a chief is appointed, a ceremony is held so that the new chief can gain recognition and trust from the villagers.[1]
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Coordinates: 10°54′N 104°47′E / 10.900°N 104.783°E
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