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About Lima

  • Lima has a population of about 38,000.
  • It lies in Ohio.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 529 miles away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Fort Wayne, about 60 miles away.
  • Close by: Findlay (32 miles), Sidney (32 miles) and Piqua (42 miles).

Where to meet in Lima

In a town like Lima, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Lima

Who can I meet near Lima?

Within 30 miles of Lima there are 9 towns and cities — Van Wert, Celina and Wapakoneta among them — with more than 100,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Lima?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Lima and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Lima real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Lima?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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