Accra Ghana Temple

DedicatedReference record

Announced: February 16, 1998
Groundbreaking: November 16, 2001
Dedicated: January 11, 2004

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Overview

Accra Ghana Temple is in Accra, Cantonments, Ghana. It was announced on February 16, 1998. Ground was broken on November 16, 2001. It was dedicated on January 11, 2004 by Gordon B. Hinckley.

Reference record. This page shows the verified milestones and measurements currently in our research dataset.

Timeline

February 16, 1998Announced
November 16, 2001GroundbreakingRussell M. Nelson
December 3, 2003 – December 20, 2003Public open house
January 11, 2004DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley

9 scheduled maintenance closures are recorded between 2025 and 2026. Closure schedules change; confirm on the official site before visiting.

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level	131 feet
Height	90 feet
Order of dedication	117th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms	1 baptistry · 2 instruction · 2 sealing
Site area	6 acres
Floor area	17,500 square feet

Facilities (as of October 22, 2026; these change): Arrival center · Distribution center · Patron housing