Santiago Chile Temple

DedicatedReference record

Announced: April 2, 1980
Groundbreaking: May 30, 1981
Dedicated: September 15, 1983
Rededicated: March 12, 2006

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Overview

Santiago Chile Temple is in Santiago, Region Metropolitana (Santiago), Chile. It was announced on April 2, 1980. Ground was broken on May 30, 1981. It was dedicated on September 15, 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley.

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

Timeline

April 2, 1980Announced
May 30, 1981GroundbreakingSpencer W. Kimball
September 15, 1983DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley
January 21, 2006 – February 11, 2006Public open house
March 12, 2006RededicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley

12 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	1,950 feet
Height	76 feet
Order of dedication	24th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms	1 baptistry · 2 instruction · 3 sealing
Site area	2.61 acres
Floor area	20,831 square feet

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