Cuernavaca Mexico Temple Wiki
Quick Facts
ANNOUNCED
2 October 2022
ANNOUNCED BY
President Russell M. Nelson
GROUNDBREAKING
TBA
GROUNDBREAKING PRESIDED BY
TBA
DEDICATED
TBA
DEDICATED BY
TBA
DEDICATION ORDER
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LOCATION
Calle Hernán Cortes and Calle Santa Prisca
Colonia Vista Hermosa
Cuernavaca, Morelos
Mexico
PHONE
TBA
Additional Facts
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Description
Cuernavaca is about 50 miles south of Mexico City. It is the capital and largest city in the state of Morelos. In the 19th century, the city was nicknamed “the city of eternal spring” by German scientist and explorer Alexander Von Humboldt. About 350,000 people live in the historical city. It is a favorite vacation spot of many residents of Mexico City due to its closeness and mild climate. Nearly 1.5 million church members live in Mexico.[1]”The Church of Jesus Christ Will Build 18 New Houses of the Lord,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 2 Oct. 2022.
History
Announced
On October 2, 2022, President Russell M. Nelson announced plans to construct the Tula Mexico Temple at the October 2022 General Conference.[2]”The Church of Jesus Christ Will Build 18 New Houses of the Lord,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 2 Oct. 2022, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/october-2022-general-conference-new-temples.
After announcing 14 locations during his closing address at October 2022 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson shared a rare insight into the reason for the final four locations he would then announce. President Nelson described an emerging concern regarding members’ access to temples.
“We are also planning to build multiple temples in selected large metropolitan areas where travel time to an existing temple is a major challenge,” he said. “Therefore, I am pleased to announce four additional locations near Mexico City where new temples will be built.”
The four Temples announced, Pachuca, Tula, Toluca and Cuernavaca, will each be within 30 miles of the center of Mexico City, the country’s capital and largest temple.[3]Jensen, Ryan. “People in Mexico react to President Nelson announcing 4 new temples.” Church News, 10 Jan. 2024, www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2022/10/4/23384214/october-2022-general-conference-mexico-city-church-members-react-president-nelson-4-new-temples.
Mexico Temples at the time of Announcement
Announced
- Queretaro Mexico
- Torreon Mexico
- Culican Mexico
- San Luis Potosi Mexico
- Mexico City Benemerito Mexico
Under Construction
Dedicated
- Mexico City Mexico [1983]
- Colonia Juárez Chihuahua Mexico[ 1999]
- Ciudad Juárez Mexico [2000]
- Hermosillo Sonora Mexico [2000]
- Oaxaca Mexico [2000]
- Tuxtla Gutiérrez Mexico [2000]
- Tampico Mexico [2000]
- Villahermosa Mexico [2000]
- Mérida Mexico [2000]
- Veracruz Mexico [2000]
- Guadalajara Mexico [2001]
- Monterrey Mexico [2002]
- Tijuana Mexico [2016]
ANNOUNCED ORDER
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| Date | 2 October 2022 |
| By | Russell M. Nelson |
| Role | President |
| Via | General Conference |
⮜Preceded by Tacoma Washington
Followed by Pachuca Mexico⮞
Announced 2 October 2022
- Busan Korea
- Naga Philippines
- Santiago Philippines
- Eket Nigeria
- Chiclayo Peru
- Buenos Aires City Center Argentina
- Londrina Brazil
- Ribeirão Prêto Brazil
- Huehuetenango Guatemala
- Jacksonville Florida
- Grand Rapids Michigan
- McKinney Texas (as Prosper Texas)
- Lone Mountain Nevada
- Tacoma Washington
- Cuernavaca Mexico
- Pachuca Mexico
- Toluca Mexico
- Tula Mexico
Location Announced
On January 16, 2024, the location of the Cuernavaca Mexico Temple was announced as a 5.36-acre site located southeast of the intersection of Calle Hernán Cortes and Calle Santa Prisca in the Colonia Vista Hermosa neighborhood of Cuernavaca. [4]”Open House and Dedication Dates for Temples in Guatemala, Argentina and Utah,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 16 Jan. 2024.
Details
Location
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Location
Calle Hernán Cortes and Calle Santa Prisca
Colonia Vista Hermosa
Cuernavaca, Morelos
Mexico
| Latitude | # |
| Longitude | # |
Phone
Elevation
| Feet | Meters |
|---|---|
| 5,158 | 1,572 |
Site
| Acres | Hectares |
|---|---|
| 5.36 | 2.2 |
Interior
Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 19,000 square feet.
| Area | 19,000 f2 (1,765 m2) |
| Floors above grade | 1 |
| Floors below Grade | 0* |
| Baptistries | 1* |
| Initiatories | 4* |
| Endowment Rooms | 1* |
| Sealing Rooms | 2*† |
†Includes one mult-purpose room
Region
TEMPLES IN MEXICO by state
| Baja California | 1 | Tijuana |
| Chiapas | 1 | Tuxtla Gutierrez |
| Chihuahua | 3 | Chihuahua · Ciudad Juárez · Colonia Juárez |
| Coahuila | 1 | Torreon |
| Hidalgo | 2 | Pachuca · Tula |
| Jalisco | 1 | Guadalajara |
| Mexico City | 2 | Mexico City Benemerito · Mexico City |
| Morelos | 1 | Cuernavaca |
| New Lion | 1 | Monterrey |
| Oaxaca | 2 | Oaxaca · Juchitán de Zaragoza |
| Puebla | 1 | Puebla |
| Queretaro | 1 | Querétaro |
| Quinta Roo | 1 | Cancún |
| San Luis Potosi | 1 | San Luis Potosi |
| Sinaloa | 1 | Culiacan |
| Sonora | 1 | Hermosillo Sonora |
| State of Mexico | 1 | Toluca |
| Tabasco | 1 | Villahermosa |
| Tamaulipas | 1 | Tampico |
| Veracruz | 1 | Veracruz |
| Yucatan | 1 | Merida |
Sources and Citations
References
| ↑1 | ”The Church of Jesus Christ Will Build 18 New Houses of the Lord,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 2 Oct. 2022. |
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| ↑2 | ”The Church of Jesus Christ Will Build 18 New Houses of the Lord,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 2 Oct. 2022, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/october-2022-general-conference-new-temples. |
| ↑3 | Jensen, Ryan. “People in Mexico react to President Nelson announcing 4 new temples.” Church News, 10 Jan. 2024, www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2022/10/4/23384214/october-2022-general-conference-mexico-city-church-members-react-president-nelson-4-new-temples. |
| ↑4 | ”Open House and Dedication Dates for Temples in Guatemala, Argentina and Utah,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 16 Jan. 2024. |