Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple, exterior
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Santo Domingo · Distrito Nacional · Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple

DedicatedReference record
Announced
November 16, 1993
Groundbreaking
August 18, 1996
Dedicated
September 17, 2000

Overview

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple is in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic. It was announced on November 16, 1993. Ground was broken on August 18, 1996. It was dedicated on September 17, 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.

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

Timeline

  1. November 16, 1993Announced
  2. August 18, 1996GroundbreakingRichard G. Scott
  3. August 26, 2000 – September 9, 2000Public open house
  4. September 17, 2000DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley

13 scheduled maintenance closures are recorded between 2025 and 2027. Closure schedules change; confirm on the official site before visiting.

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level132 feet
Order of dedication99th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms1 baptistry · 4 instruction · 4 sealing
Site area6.42 acres
Floor area67,000 square feet

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

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