Lima Ohio Map

About Lima, Ohio

Lima is a locality in Allen County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 66,412. The population density is 1000.9 people per km². Lima is located at 40.7426°N, 84.1052°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45801.

Lima, Ohio, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the generous, rolling plains of northwestern Ohio, where the earth lies open to broad skies, often painted with the dramatic hues of sunrise and sunset. It lies 31.6 miles south-west of Findlay, OH (from Findlay, OH: bearing 229°T), and is situated 4.2 miles north-north-east of Fort Shawnee. The terrain here is a study in gentle gradients, a soft expanse of fertile soil that stretches towards horizons punctuated by the occasional cluster of mature trees or the sharp, geometric lines of agricultural structures. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, particularly after a rain, a testament to the rich agricultural heart of the region, and the broad avenues of Lima offer a sense of easy passage, a welcoming openness that mirrors the surrounding countryside. This place, Lima, carries the quiet legacy of its industrial past, a time when the hum of machinery and the scent of oil were more dominant than they are today, yet the echoes of that era remain, subtly influencing the character of the city. The local economy, once heavily reliant on manufacturing, has diversified, with education and healthcare now playing significant roles, though the spirit of ingenuity that fueled its growth still seems to linger in the methodical pace of daily life. The confluence of the Ottawa and Hog Creek tributaries, though perhaps not grand waterways, have historically provided a vital artery, shaping the settlement and its early development, a subtle reminder of the water's enduring influence on the human story of Lima.

About This Lima Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lima, Ohio with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lima and Allen County.

Detailed location data for Lima includes the ZIP code (45775), telephone area code (937, 234, 330), county seat of Allen County (Lima), and school district assignment (Lima City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lima is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.