Ilam, New Zealand
Ilam | |
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Puaka-James Hight, home to the University of Canterbury Central Library and centrepiece of the University's Ilam campus. | |
Interactive map of Ilam | |
| Coordinates: 43°31′34″S 172°34′49″E / 43.526111°S 172.580278°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Christchurch |
| Local authority | Christchurch City Council |
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| Area | |
| • Land | 337 ha (830 acres) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 10,730 |
| • Density | 3,180/km2 (8,250/sq mi) |
| Burnside | Bryndwr | |
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Ilam
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Fendalton |
| Upper Riccarton | Riccarton |
Ilam (/ˈaɪləm/) is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, about five kilometres west of the city centre. It is the location of the University of Canterbury.
Located adjacent to State Highway 1 and Christchurch Airport, it is handily placed for transportation. It is also located close to the major retail area of Riccarton.