Santiago Chile Temple

The Santiago Chile Temple is the 26th constructed and 24th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Located in the Chilean capital, Santiago, it was built with a modern single-spire design.

Santiago Chile Temple
Number	24
Dedication	15 September 1983, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site	2.61 acres (1.06 ha)
Floor area	20,831 sq ft (1,935.3 m2)
Height	76 ft (23 m)
Official website • News & images
Church chronology
← Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple Santiago Chile Temple → Papeete Tahiti Temple
Additional information
Announced	2 April 1980, by Spencer W. Kimball
Groundbreaking	30 May 1981, by Spencer W. Kimball
Open house	24 August – 8 September 1983
Rededicated	12 March 2006, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Designed by	Emil B. Fetzer
Location	Santiago, Chile
Geographic coordinates	33°26′10.22640″S 70°36′34.27560″W
Exterior finish	Stucco on concrete block
Baptistries	1
Ordinance rooms	2 (Movie, stationary)
Sealing rooms	3
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This article is about a temple of the LDS church. For other temples in Santiago, see Santiago Temple.

History

The LDS Church temple in Santiago was announced on April 2, 1980, and dedicated on September 15, 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple was built on an 2.6-acre (11,000 m²) plot, has 2 ordinance rooms and 3 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 20,831 square feet (1,935.3 m²). The spire is 76 feet (23 m) tall. The Apia Samoa, Nuku'alofa Tonga, and Sydney Australia temples all have the same design. The temple underwent remodeling and was then rededicated by Hinckley on March 12, 2006.

The Santiago Chile Temple was the first LDS temple to be built on Spanish-speaking soil and the second to be built in South America.

Since its initial construction, there have been additions to the temple property including housing for patrons who come from the far reaches of Chile to stay in while they attend the temple.

In 2020, the Santiago Chile Temple was closed temporarily during the year in response to the coronavirus pandemic.^[1]

Temple presidents

Notable presidents of the temple include Eduardo Ayala (1995–98) and Robert E. Wells (1998–2001).

See also

• LDS Church portal

Santiago

Santiago West

Antofagasta

Concepción

Viña del Mar

Puerto Montt

Temples in Chile (edit)

• = Operating
• = Under construction
• = Announced
• = Temporarily Closed

• Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
• Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile