Davao Philippines Temple Overview

Location releaved for the Davao Philipines Temple:

• Address: Ma-A Road And Anahaw Rd, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines
• Elevation: 68 feet

Announcement and Groundbreaking releaved for the Davao Philipines Temple:

• Announced: October 7, 2018, by Prophet Russell M. Nelson during the 188th General Conference.
• Groundbreaking: November 14, 2020, by Elder Taniela B. Wakolo, who remarked on the Lord’s hand in preparing the nation for the gospel.

Public Open House and Dedication releaved for the Davao Philipines Temple:

• Open House: March 26 to April 10, 2026.
• Dedication: May 3, 2026, by Apostle Dale G. Renlund.

Specifications releaved for the Davao Philipines Temple:

• Lot Size: 2.7 acres
• Total Area: 18,450 square feet
• Height: 122 feet 4 inches
• Architectural Features:
• Single attached end tower
• Two instruction rooms
• Two sealing rooms
• Baptistry

Design Elements Outlined releaved for the Davao Philipines Temple:

• Exterior: Clad in stone with a fiberglass resin dome.
• Interior Colors: Inspired by local tropical flowers, featuring purples, greens, and pinks.
• Lighting: Crystal fixtures paired with brass bases.
• Doors and Woodwork: All interior door leaves are made of African mahogany, with much of the woodwork throughout the temple also utilizing this material.

Additional Features releaved for the Davao Philipines Temple:

• Includes a new meeting house for temple patrons traveling from afar, as well as housing for the Temple Presidency.
• The temple rendering was released to the public on September 8, 2020.

The Davao Philippines Temple symbolizes the growing presence of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines.