Accra Ghana Temple
| Accra Ghana Temple | ||||
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The Accra Ghana Temple at Christmastime 2007 | ||||
Interactive map of Accra Ghana Temple | ||||
| Number | 117 | |||
| Dedication | 11 January 2004, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Site | 6 acres (2.4 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 17,500 ft2 (1,630 m2) | |||
| Height | 90 ft (27 m) | |||
| Official website • News & images | ||||
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| Announced | 16 February 1998, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Groundbreaking | 16 November 2001, by Russell M. Nelson | |||
| Open house | 3–20 December 2003 | |||
| Current president | John Kodwo Buah | |||
| Designed by | ARUP | |||
| Location | Accra, Ghana | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 5°34′2.964000″N 0°11′37.34159″W / 5.56749000000°N 0.1937059972°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Namibia Pearl granite | |||
| Temple design | Classic modern, single-spire design | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 (two-stage progressive) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 2 | |||
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The Accra Ghana Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Accra, Ghana. The intent to build the temple was announced on February 16, 1998, by church president Gordon B. Hinckley. It is the first in Ghana. A single-story structure of more than 17,500 square feet, it was designed to reflect local culture and environment, using native materials such as Makore wood and Namibia Pearl granite. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on November 16, 2001, with Russell M. Nelson, then a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, presiding. After construction was completed, a public open house that was held, with more than 17,000 visitors attending. The temple was dedicated by Hinckley on January 11, 2004. The church's surrounding complex includes a missionary training center (MTC) and a stake center.