Sala, Cambodia Explained

Sala
Settlement Type:Village
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Cambodia
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Ratanakiri
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Bar Kaev
Subdivision Type3:Commune
Subdivision Name3:Kak
Coordinates:10.9°N 151°W
Population As Of:1998
Population Total:245
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:ICT
Utc Offset:+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]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.communityforestryinternational.org/publications/research_reports/Rattankiri_Report.pdf Rattankiri report.cdr