The LDS Church temple in Santiago was announced on April 2, 1980, and dedicated on September 15, 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple was built on an 2.6-acre (11,000 m2) plot, has 2 ordinance rooms and 3 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 20,831 square feet (1,935.3 m2). The spire is 76 feet (23 m) tall. The Apia Samoa, Nuku'alofa Tonga, and Sydney Australia temples all have the same design. The temple underwent remodeling and was then rededicated by Hinckley on March 12, 2006.
The Santiago Chile Temple was the first LDS temple to be built on Spanish-speaking soil and the second to be built in South America.
Since its initial construction, there have been additions to the temple property including housing for patrons who come from the far reaches of Chile to stay in while they attend the temple.
In 2020, the Santiago Chile Temple was closed temporarily during the year in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[1]
Temple presidents
Notable presidents of the temple include Eduardo Ayala (1995–98) and Robert E. Wells (1998–2001).
