Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple
| Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple | ||||
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Interactive map of Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple | ||||
| Number | 205 | |||
| Dedication | 25 May 2025, by Ronald A. Rasband | |||
| Site | 3.23 acres (1.31 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 17,362 ft2 (1,613.0 m2) | |||
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| Announced | 5 April 2015, by Thomas S. Monson | |||
| Groundbreaking | 8 November 2018, by Neil L. Andersen | |||
| Open house | 1-17 May 2025 | |||
| Location | Abidjan, Ivory Coast | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 5°21′44″N 3°58′36″W / 5.3623°N 3.9768°W | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
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The Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 5, 2015, during general conference. It was announced concurrently with the Bangkok Thailand and Port-au-Prince Haiti temples. It is the first temple in Ivory Coast and the seventh on the African continent.
The temple was designed by FFKR Architects, using a Mid-Century Modern architectural style. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on November 8, 2018, conducted by Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.