Map of Lima CDP, Pennsylvania

Lima (/ˈlaɪmə/, LY-mə) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Middletown Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,735 at the 2010 census, down from 3,225 at the 2000 census.

Lima CDP overview:
Name:	Lima CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Pennsylvania
County:	Delaware County
Elevation:	348 ft (106 m)
Total Area:	1.47 sq mi (3.81 km²)
Land Area:	1.47 sq mi (3.81 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	2,745
Population Density:	1,867.35/sq mi (721.19/km²)
ZIP code:	19037
FIPS code:	4243272
GNISfeature ID:	1179346

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History

The Middletown Friends Meetinghouse was built in 1702 and is one of the oldest Friends meetinghouses in what was originally Chester County. Lima played an important role in the anti-slavery movement. Not only did residents advocate for manumission, noted local families such as the Van Leers and Foxes bought and sold lots to free black tradesmen or only to people who were supportive of the free black community. The location was known as The Village of Lima and is now known as Van Leer Avenue. The local community grew with support from local neighbors.

The John J. Tyler Arboretum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

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Geography

Lima is located in northern Middletown Township at 39°54′59″N 75°26′31″W / 39.91639°N 75.44194°W / 39.91639; -75.44194 (39.916523, -75.441902). It is 3 miles (5 km) west of Media, the Delaware County seat. U.S. Route 1 (Baltimore Pike) forms the southern edge of the CDP and leads northeastward 16 miles (26 km) into Philadelphia.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Lima CDP has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.8 km), all land. It has a hot-summer humid continental climate and average monthly temperatures in the village centre range from 31.7 °F in January to 76.5 °F in July. The local hardiness zone is 7a.