Barranquilla Colombia Temple

The Barranquilla Colombia Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Puerto Colombia, Colombia.[1]

Barranquilla Colombia Temple
Number161
Dedication9 December 2018, by Dallin H. Oaks
Site6 acres (2.4 ha)
Floor area24,000 sq ft (2,200 m2)
Height107 ft (33 m)
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Church chronology
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Concepción Chile Temple
Barranquilla Colombia Temple		 →
Rome Italy Temple
Additional information
Announced1 October 2011
Groundbreaking20 February 2016, by Juan A. Uceda
Open houseScheduled for 3-24 November 2018
LocationPuerto Colombia, Colombia
Exterior finishLimestone
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History

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on October 1, 2011.[2] The temple was announced concurrently with the Durban South Africa, Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo, Star Valley Wyoming, and Provo City Center temples.[1] When announced, this increased the total number of temples worldwide to 166 and, along with the temple in Bogotá, is the second in Colombia.

The temple is in the metropolitan area of Barranquilla, in the oceanside community of Puerto Colombia across from Colegio Alemán, approximately two kilometers west of Barranquilla. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, took place on 20 February 2016, with Juan A. Uceda presiding.[3] A public open house was held from November 3 through November 24, 2018, excluding Sundays.[4] The temple was dedicated by Dallin H. Oaks on December 9, 2018.[5][6]

In 2020, along with all the church's other temples, the Barranquilla Colombia Temple was closed temporarily during the year in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[7]

See also
Temples in and near Colombia
Red = Operating
Blue = Under Construction
Yellow = Announced
Black = Closed for Renovations

References
  1. Walker, Joseph (October 1, 2011). "LDS general conference opens with the announcement of six new Mormon temples". Deseret News. Salt Lake City. Retrieved October 1, 2011..
  2. "Mormon church president announces plans for new temples in Utah, Wyoming, Colombia, Africa". Washington Post. AP. October 1, 2011. Archived from the original on November 2, 2018. Retrieved October 5, 2011..
  4. "Second Colombian Temple Opens for Free Public Tours", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2018-10-30
  6. "Announcement of Temple Dedication Dates in Chile and Colombia: Second temple in both countries", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2018-02-28
  7. Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus", The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 March 2020. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.
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