Lima, Ohio

Coordinates: 40°44′47″N 84°07′24″W / 40.74639°N 84.12333°W / 40.74639; -84.12333
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Lima, Ohio
Downtown Lima
Allen County Courthouse
Allen County Museum
Nickname: 
The Bean
Map
Interactive map of Lima
Lima is located in Ohio
Lima
Lima
Lima is located in the United States
Lima
Lima
Coordinates: 40°44′47″N 84°07′24″W / 40.74639°N 84.12333°W / 40.74639; -84.12333
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyAllen
Founded1831; 193 years ago (1831)
Area
 • Total13.80 sq mi (35.75 km2)
 • Land13.62 sq mi (35.27 km2)
 • Water0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2)
Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Population
 • Total35,579
 • Density2,612.45/sq mi (1,008.70/km2)
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (EDT)
ZIP code
45801-02, 45804-07, 45809, 45854
Area code419 567
FIPS code39-43554[4]
GNIS feature ID1085694[2]
Websitewww.limaohio.gov

Lima is a city in Allen County, Ohio, United States. The population of Lima was 35,579 in 2020.[3] Lima was founded in 1831 as a county seat which was mandated by the Ohio legislature. It got its name from Patrick G. Goode, who was a judge. He insisted on the Spanish pronunciation "Lee-mah" after the capital city of Peru, but the pronunciation — "Lye-mah" — won.

Professional wrestler Al Snow was born in Lima. Actor and movie critic Donald Richie was also born there.

References[change | change source]

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lima, Ohio
  3. 3.0 3.1 "QuickFacts: Lima city, Ohio". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

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