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Chihuahua Mexico Temple

Announced
7 April 2024
A rendering of the Chihuahua Mexico Temple, a white, one-story building with an arched entryway, and a tower and spire on top.
An artist's rendering of the Chihuahua Mexico Temple.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
A map with a pin showing the location of the Chihuahua Mexico Temple site, with nearby roads.
A map of the Chihuahua Mexico Temple site.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
A map of Mexico, with a pin in Chihuahua, in the north of the country.
The location of Chihuahua in relation to the country of Mexico.Screenshot from Google Maps

Announcement of the Chihuahua Mexico Temple

President Russell M. Nelson, 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced the Chihuahua Mexico Temple on April 7, 2024, during the Sunday afternoon session of the April 2024 general conference.

Timeline of the Chihuahua Mexico Temple

April
07
2024
Announced
Church President Russell M. Nelson announced a temple for Chihuahua, Mexico, on April 7, 2024, during the April 2024 general conference. It was one of 15 temples announced at the conference.

The Chihuahua Mexico Temple was announced by President Nelson on April 7, 2024. Details about the temple’s groundbreaking have not yet been released.

Architecture and Design of the Chihuahua Mexico Temple

According to site plans released by the Church on June 9, 2025, the Chihuahua Mexico Temple will be a single-story building of approximately 19,000 square feet. The edifice will stand on a 5.87-acre site at the corner of Avenida de la Cantera and Avenida Real Escondido, Reserva Territorial la Hacienda, Chihuahua city, Chihuahua state, Mexico, 31216.

Additional Facts

Fact #1
This will be the 25th Latter-day Saint temple in Mexico and the third in the Mexican state of Chihuahua.
Fact #2
When this house of the Lord was announced, Mexico had approximately 1.5 million Latter-day Saints among 1,876 congregations.
Fact #3
The closest temple to the city of Chihuahua at the time of its announcement was the Colonia Juárez Chihuahua Mexico Temple, a distance of approximately 160 miles away.

Quick Facts

Announced
7 April 2024
Location

Chihuahua

Mexico

Appointments
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Additional Facts

Fact #1
This will be the 25th Latter-day Saint temple in Mexico and the third in the Mexican state of Chihuahua.
Fact #2
When this house of the Lord was announced, Mexico had approximately 1.5 million Latter-day Saints among 1,876 congregations.
Fact #3
The closest temple to the city of Chihuahua at the time of its announcement was the Colonia Juárez Chihuahua Mexico Temple, a distance of approximately 160 miles away.