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Ilam
City in Koshi, Nepal
Overview
Ilam is a scenic hill town in eastern Nepal, renowned for its lush tea gardens, rolling hills, and cool climate. The city offers a mix of natural beauty, traditional Nepali culture, and tranquility. It's a gateway for exploring rural life and tea culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nepal
Province
Koshi
Population
48,563
Time Zone
Asia/Kathmandu
Coordinates
26.90°, 87.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
56
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$378
Local Cost
$210
Local Income
$115
Cashless
20
English
32
Temperature
18.4°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
12.4°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
1.2°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
1545 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BDP
Distance
41 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 63/100.
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