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Ilām, Nepal
Koshi · Nepal
Ilām is a small city in Koshi, Nepal with a population of 17,491. Elevation: 3,996 ft (1,218 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ilām
Shantidanda is a town and Village Development Committee in Ilam District in the Province No. 1 of eastern Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 4,373 persons living in 794 individual households.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,491 |
| Population Density | 150 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,996 ft (1,218 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.9094°, 87.9282° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
| Country | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
| State / Province | Koshi |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 85.2 inches (2,164 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ilām
Ilām is a small city in Nepal (Koshi) with a population of 17,491. The city sits at an elevation of 3,996 feet (1,218 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kathmandu.
Climate in Ilām
Ilām has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jun (22.7°C), the coldest is Jan (11.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2416 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above Nepal avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,996 ft (1,218 m) |
| Area | 116.3 sq mi (301.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.9094°N, 87.9282°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 55 | 122 km |
| 1934 | BIHAR-NEPAL, GANGES RIVER | Earthquake | - | 10,600 | 117 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 15.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 22.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 16.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 12.6 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Ilām has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 57°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 85.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.3") and December the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Ilām
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratna Kumar Bantawa Polytechnic Institute | College | - | , |
Schools in Ilām
69+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jyoti Sadan Boarding Schol | - | - | - | - |
| Siddha Devi Mandir | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Krishna Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Laxmi Adarsha secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Himalayan Secondary English Boarding School, Shantidanda, Ilam, East Nepal | - | - | - | - |
| Bidhya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ilam Mount Chhintapu English School. | - | - | - | - |
| Ashadeep Boarding School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree laxmi adarsha secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Krishna Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Bina Pani Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jubilant Elite Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Singfring School | - | - | - | - |
| Era Ever Green English School | - | - | - | - |
| Hamro Education Academy | - | - | - | - |
| bal kanya ma vi | - | - | - | - |
| Okhre | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Arunodaya Secondary Boarding School, Laxmipur-8,Ilam | - | - | - | - |
| Heritage National Academy | - | - | - | - |
| MRM college | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Ganga Devi Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ilam Vidya Mandir | - | - | - | - |
| Montessori Secondary School, Ilam | - | - | - | - |
| Aadarsha School | - | - | - | - |
| Ilam Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aadarsha Higher SecondarySchool | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Mechi Boarding School, Ilam | - | - | - | - |
| MRMC | - | - | - | - |
| Green Valley Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Bhagawati Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Samata School Ilam | - | - | - | - |
| Golden Future | - | - | - | - |
| Ilam Community Agriculture Campus Ilam (ICAC) | - | - | - | - |
| Pokhari Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Saraswati Secondary School Batase | - | - | - | - |
| Narayan Basic School Ilam 10, Ilam | - | - | - | - |
| Global Education Foundation | - | - | - | - |
| Nanda secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Nepaltar Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Durga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| New Vision Computer center | - | - | - | - |
| Shree purna smarak higher secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| श्रिजनसील माध्यमिक बिध्यालय | - | - | - | - |
| भानु भक्त उच्च माध्यमिक विद्यालय Bhanu Bhakta Higher Secondary Schools | - | - | - | - |
| Satyanarayan Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Purna Smarak Ma Vi | - | - | - | - |
| Birendra Ma Bi Ground विरेन्द्र मा.वि. को खेलमैदान ७६८६६७ | - | - | - | - |
| Kerabari Ground667 | - | - | - | - |
| Peace Land National Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Play Ground | - | - | - | - |
| करफोक विद्यामन्दिर बहुमुखि महाविद्यालय | - | - | - | - |
| Bhawani Aadharbhut School Maghe School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Devkota Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buddha Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| suryajyoti college | - | - | - | - |
| Brindavan Boarding School Namsaling,Ilam | - | - | - | - |
| Janata Higher Secondary School Mai Municipality | - | - | - | - |
| Ratna Mai Vidya Mandir Boarding School | - | - | - | - |
| Ilam Glorious English School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Saraswati Secondary School, Soyang | - | - | - | - |
| Ilam dipshika english boarding school | - | - | - | - |
| shri Adarsha Lower Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ilam Datatraya School | - | - | - | - |
| Ratna Mai school | - | - | - | - |
| New IT College | - | - | - | - |
| Prajna Sadan School | - | - | - | - |
| Bidhyodaya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| shree sumbek secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Himalaya basic School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Ilām
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phago Niwas |
Libraries in Ilām
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Corner Ilam | 0.0 | |||||
| American Corner Ilam | 0.0 |
Hotels in Ilām
22 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ilām
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ilām
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ilām
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ilām
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ilām
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ilām
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ilām
6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ilām
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ilām
48 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ilām
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ilām
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bagdogra Airport | IXB | Large Airport |
| Biratnagar Airport | BIR | Medium Airport |
| Taplejung Airport | TPJ | Medium Airport |
| Bhadrapur Airport | BDP | Small Airport |
| Pakyong Airport | PYG | Small Airport |
| Tumling Tar Airport | TMI | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ilām
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| HFGC | |
| Maisthan | |
| Narayansthan Temple | |
| Saraswati Mandir Bhawani School | |
| Seti Devi Temple | |
| Singhabahini Temple |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ilām
What is the population of Ilām?
Ilām has a population of 17,491 residents and is located in Nepal. The population density is 150 people per square mile, spread across 116.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ilām?
Ilām enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.2 inches.