Where is Lima, Ohio, USA?

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Where is Lima Located? - Lima is a city located in the Allen County of Ohio, United States. Lima lies between 41.5034271 Degrees North latitudes and 74.0104178 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Lima, Ohio

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Where is Lima Located?

Lima is a city located in the Allen County of Ohio, United States. Lima lies between 41.5034271 Degrees North latitudes and 74.0104178 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Lima city is 35579 people and the city has a total area of 13.54 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Lima, Ohio Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityLima
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
State CapitalColumbus
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude40.7426° N
Longitude84.1052° W
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Land Area13.60 sq mi
Water Area0.03 sq mi
Total Area13.63 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)35,579
Population Density2,616 per sq mi
ZIP Code(s)45801, 45804, 45805, 45806, 45807
Area Code(s)419, 567
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code39-43554
Congressional DistrictOhio's 4th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Lima

CategoryDetails
Airport NameLima Allen County Airport
IATA CodeAOH
PortNo Commercial Port
Major HighwaysInterstate 75, U.S. Route 30, U.S. Route 68, Ohio State Route 81
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo current passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station in Toledo
Local Bus/Transit ServiceAllen County Regional Transit Authority (ACRTA)
  • Interstate 75 provides direct north-south access between Lima, Toledo, Dayton, and Cincinnati.
  • U.S. Route 30 connects Lima with northern Ohio and Indiana transportation corridors.
  • The Allen County Regional Transit Authority provides public transportation throughout the Lima area.
  • Lima Allen County Airport supports general aviation and regional air services.

Top Places to Visit in Lima, Ohio

Landmark NameType
Allen County MuseumHistory Museum
James M. Cox Arboretum and GardensBotanical Garden
Lima Civic CenterEvent Venue
Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention CenterCultural Venue
ArtSpace/LimaArts Center
Lima StadiumHistoric Sports Stadium
Schoonover ParkCommunity Park
Faurot ParkRecreation Park
Allen County Historical SocietyHistoric Organization
Lima Symphony OrchestraPerforming Arts Organization

Driving Distances from Lima, Ohio to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
FindlayOhio3540 minutes
WapakonetaOhio1520 minutes
SidneyOhio4550 minutes
ToledoOhio701 hour 10 minutes
DaytonOhio751 hour 15 minutes
Fort WayneIndiana851 hour 30 minutes
ColumbusOhio901 hour 30 minutes
CincinnatiOhio1252 hours
ClevelandOhio1502 hours 20 minutes
IndianapolisIndiana1502 hours 20 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Lima, Ohio

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Rhodes State CollegePublicCommunity CollegeHealthcare, engineering technology, business, and workforce training programs
University of Northwestern OhioPrivateUniversityAutomotive technology, business, healthcare, and applied sciences
Ohio State University LimaPublicRegional CampusLiberal arts, education, business, and undergraduate programs
Bluffton UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, education, business, and music programs
Ohio Northern UniversityPrivateUniversityEngineering, pharmacy, law, business, and arts programs

Waterbodies in Lima, Ohio

Lima is located in the Ottawa River watershed and is surrounded by several streams, reservoirs, and recreational waterways. Important nearby water resources include the Ottawa River, Lost Creek, Ottawa Metro Park lakes, and reservoirs throughout Allen County. These waterways support wildlife habitat, recreation, fishing, and regional water management.

Stadiums in Lima

Lima features several athletic facilities, including Lima Stadium, Spartan Stadium at Lima Senior High School, University of Northwestern Ohio athletic facilities, and local recreation complexes. These venues host football, soccer, baseball, basketball, track and field, and community sporting events.

Lima, Ohio — Key Historical Facts

  • Lima was founded in 1831 and became the county seat of Allen County.
  • The city was named after Lima, Peru, following a local naming decision during its early settlement period.
  • Lima developed as an important industrial center through petroleum refining, manufacturing, and railroad transportation.
  • The discovery of oil in the Lima region during the late nineteenth century contributed to the growth of Ohio's petroleum industry.
  • Today, Lima serves as a regional center for manufacturing, healthcare, education, transportation, and commerce in northwest Ohio.

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