Lima, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lima, in the Benalla Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Lima |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Benalla Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.74899 |
| Longitude | 145.94899 |
| Population | 74 |
| Density | 3.0 /km² |
| Area | 25.1 km² |
| Elevation | 238 m |
| Postcode | 3673 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 147 km northeast |
Lima is a locality in the Benalla Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 74. The locality covers an area of 25.1 km², giving a population density of about 3.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 238 m above sea level. It lies approximately 147 km northeast of Melbourne. Lima is located at 36.7490°S, 145.9490°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3673. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lima rests within a landscape of subtle contours, where the rich, dark earth, often softened by a hazy, golden light, yields to the patient cultivation of its inhabitants. It lies 53.6 km south-west of Wangaratta, VIC (from Wangaratta, VIC: bearing 217°T), and is situated 20.2 km south of Benalla. The sky above Lima frequently stretches in vast, unbroken expanses of cerulean, punctuated by the slow drift of cumulus clouds that cast fleeting shadows across the fields. Here, the air carries the clean, dry scent of sun-baked soil and distant eucalypts, a fragrance that whispers of the land’s enduring fertility. Even the wind seems to move with a gentle deliberation, rustling through the sparse grasses and the occasional sturdy gum tree that stands sentinel.
The story of Lima is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped this region for generations, its economy built upon the robust backbone of grazing and cropping. The rich alluvial plains, watered by tributaries that eventually find their way to larger river systems, have proven remarkably generous, supporting a community that understands the quiet resilience of the land. While not a place of grand monuments, Lima’s character is etched into the weathered fences, the utilitarian sheds, and the sturdy farmhouses that dot the horizon, each a quiet testament to lives lived in harmony with the seasons and the earth. The local hall, a simple but vital hub, often echoes with the murmur of conversations, the clinking of teacups, and the shared laughter that binds this enduring locality together.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lima, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Lima, in the Benalla Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Lima includes the postcode (3673), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Benalla Rural City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lima is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |