Sala, Cambodia

Coordinates: 10°54′N 104°47′E / 10.900°N 104.783°E / 10.900; 104.783
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Sala
Coordinates: 10°54′N 104°47′E / 10.900°N 104.783°E / 10.900; 104.783
Country Cambodia
ProvinceRatanakiri
DistrictBar Kaev
CommuneKak
Population
 (1998)
 • Total245
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)

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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