Papeete Tahiti Temple

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Papeete Tahiti Temple

Number	25	edit data
Announcement	1980-04-02
Groundbreaking	1981-02-13 by Spencer W. Kimball
Open House	13 October - 22 October 1983
Dedication	1983-10-27 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Rededication	2006-11-12 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Location	Route de Fautaua Papeete, Tahiti French Polynesia
Phone number	(689) 503-939
Site	1.7 acres (0.7 hectares)
Total floor area	12,150 sq ft (1,129 m²)
Exterior finish	Painted plaster over stucco
Temple design	Modern, single-spire design with influences of French and Polynesian cultures
Ordinance rooms	2
Sealing rooms	2
Clothing rental	Yes
Cafeteria	No services
Visitors' center	No
Preceded by	Santiago Chile Temple
Followed by	México City México Temple
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The Papeete Tahiti Temple is the 27th constructed and 25th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in the city of Papeete on the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia, it was built with a modern single-spire design.

The Papeete Tahiti Temple was announced on April 2, 1980, and dedicated on October 27, 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple was built on a 5 acre plot, has 2 ordinance rooms and 2 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 9,936 square feet.

The temple was renovated in 2005-6 and rededicated on 2006-11-12.^[1]^[2]