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Where is Lima located in relation to the Pacific Ocean and the port of Callao?
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Cathedral, Plaza de Armas, Lima, Peru.
Central Lima is situated on the south bank of the Rímac River at an elevation of 512 feet (156 meters). It is located approximately 8 miles (13 km) inland from the Pacific Ocean port of Callao. While Lima is positioned within a coastal desert environment, the city of Callao lies directly west of Lima, and together they form the Lima-Callao metropolitan area.12