Sala, Cambodia

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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 / 10.9°N 104.783°E / 10.9; 104.783

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