Montevideo Uruguay Temple

DedicatedReference record

Announced: November 2, 1998
Groundbreaking: April 27, 1999
Dedicated: March 18, 2001

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Overview

Montevideo Uruguay Temple is in Montevideo, Uruguay. It was announced on November 2, 1998. Ground was broken on April 27, 1999. It was dedicated on March 18, 2001 by Gordon B. Hinckley.

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

Timeline

November 2, 1998Announced
April 27, 1999GroundbreakingRichard G. Scott
February 28, 2001 – March 10, 2001Public open house
March 18, 2001DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley

6 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	41 feet
Order of dedication	103rd temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms	1 baptistry · 2 instruction · 2 sealing
Site area	1.59 acres
Floor area	10,700 square feet

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