Johannesburg South Africa Temple

36th operating temple

Johannesburg South Africa LDS (Mormon) Temple
Location:  7 Jubilee Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Phone Number:  (27) 11-645-1540.
Site:  One acre.
Exterior Finish:  Masonry exterior.
Temple Design:  Modern adaptation of six-spire design.
Number of Rooms:  Four ordinance rooms and three sealing.
Total Floor Area:  19,184 square feet.
Announcement:  1 April 1981
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  27 November 1982 by Marvin J. Ashton
Public Open House:  20 July–10 August 1985
Dedication:  24–25 August 1985 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Temple Facts

The Johannesburg South Africa Temple was the first temple built in Africa.