Tampico Mexico Temple
83rd dedicated temple in operation
© 2004, David Baughman. All rights reserved.
Address
Avenida Ejército Mexicano no. 74 con 3A AvenidaColonia Lomas del Gallo
89480 Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas
Mexico
Telephone: (+52) 833-216-9660
Services
NO clothing rental availableNO cafeteria available
NO patron housing available
Distribution center nearby (Store Locator)
Announcement:
8 July 1998Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:
28 November 1998 by Eran A. CallPublic Open House:
29 April–6 May 2000Dedication:
20 May 2000 by Thomas S. MonsonSite:
2.96 acresExterior Finish:
Blanco Guardiano white marble from Torreón, MexicoOrdinance Rooms:
Two ordinance rooms (two-stage progressive) and two sealingTotal Floor Area:
10,700 square feetTemple History
The Tampico México Temple comes as the product of the rapid growth of membership experienced in this area in recent years. Tampico has increased from one stake to four in about 25 years. Within the temple district live about 18,000 members organized into four stakes, three districts and the Mexico Tampico Mission. A new temple in Tampico will substantially reduce the expense of traveling to the México City México Temple for members that live in the twin cities of Madero and Tampico. Because of the presence of a high mountain range, the Sierra Madres, the first leg of the 500-mile trip between the coast and Mexico City has proven to be a difficult endeavor (Church News, 8 August 1998).