Ilam

Also known as Ilam, Iran

city in Ilam Province, Iran

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Ilam is a city located in Ilam Province in western Iran, serving as the provincial capital. It is situated in a region with historical significance due to its geography and cultural heritage in southwestern Iran.

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Population: 194030
Elevation: 1403
Official website: www.songbaz.loxblog.com
Image: Ilam4.jpg
Dialing code: 0843

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Commons category: Ilam, Iran
P8168: Markus Schleinzer
male population: 98276
female population: 95754

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Ilam (Persian: ايلام; ایلام, Kurdish: ئیلام/Îlam) is a city in the Central District of Ilam County, Ilam province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. The Kabir Kuh mountain range lies east of the city. To the west, it borders Iraq.

On 7 April 2026, a group of city residents formed a human chain, chanted, and waved the flag of Iran, to protest against Donald Trump's policies.