The Nuku’alofa Tonga Temple is an answer to prayer! The temple was announced in 1980, and when the people heard it, they wept. The members there were so willing to sacrifice to get to their nearest temple, they sold everything they could to travel to Hawaii or New Zealand. Since this temple opened, it has been well-used, and well-loved.

Announcement:  2 April 1980
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  18 February 1981 by Spencer W. Kimball
Public Open House:  19–30 July 1983  |  11 days
Dedication:  9–11 August 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Public Open House:  29 September–20 October 2007  |  21 days
Rededication:  4 November 2007 by Russell M. Nelson
Site:  1.2 acres  |  0.5 hectares
Exterior Finish:  "R-wall" exterior finish and insulation system on concrete block
Architectural Features:  Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statue
Ordinance Rooms:  Two instruction rooms, three sealing rooms, and one baptistry
Total Floor Area:  21,184 square feet  |  1,968 square meters
Height:  75 feet  |  22.9 meters
Elevation:  49 feet  |  15 meters

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