Sala, Cambodia
Sala | |
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| Coordinates: 10°54′N 104°47′E / 10.900°N 104.783°E | |
| Country |  Cambodia |
| Province | Ratanakiri |
| District | Bar Kaev |
| Commune | Kak |
| Population (1998) | |
| • Total | 245 |
| Time zone | UTC+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]