title: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Panama
text: # The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Panama
  
  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Panama refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in Panama. The first branch (small congregation) was formed in 1955. As of December 31, 2022, there were 61,009 members in 72 congregations in Panama.
  
  ## History
  
  A brief history can be found at LDS Newsroom (Panama) or Deseret News 2010 Church Almanac (Panama)
  
  ## Stakes and Districts
  
  As of February 2023, Panama had the following stakes and districts:
  
  | Stake/District | Organized |
  | - | - |
  | Arraiján Panamá Stake | 12 Mar 2006 |
  | Changuinola Panamá District | 23 Apr 1995 |
  | Chitré Panamá District | 1 Oct 1980 |
  | Colón Panamá Stake | 5 Nov 1995 |
  | Concepción Panamá District | 7 Jun 1998 |
  | David Panamá Stake | 19 Apr 1987 |
  | Guna Yala Panamá District | 1 Jun 1979 |
  | La Chorrera Panamá Stake | 23 Jul 1989 |
  | Panamá City Stake | 11 Nov 1979 |
  | San Miguelito Panamá Stake | 20 Apr 1986 |
  | Tocumen Panamá Stake | 17 May 1998 |
  
  ## Missions
  
  The Panamá Panamá City Mission was organized July 1, 1988 and is the only mission in Panama.
  
  ## Temples
  
  The Panama City Panama temple was announced by the LDS Church on August 23, 2002. Ground was broken by Spencer V. Jones, a General Authority Seventy of the LDS Church, on October 30, 2005, three years after its announcement. The open house for the temple was held from July 11 to July 26, 2008, with the temple being dedicated in four sessions by church president Thomas S. Monson on August 10, 2008.
  
  | 127. Panama City Panama Temple Official website News & images | 127. Panama City Panama Temple Official website News & images | |
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  | Location: Announced: Groundbreaking: Dedicated: Size: Style: Notes: | Ancón, Panama 23 August 2002 by Gordon B. Hinckley 30 October 2005 by Spencer V. Jones 10 August 2008 by Thomas S. Monson 18,943 sq ft (1,759.9 $m^2)$ on a 6.96-acre (2.82 ha) site Classic modern, single spire design - designed by Mallol & Mallol and Naylor W. Lund Temple dedicated on 10 August 2008 following an open house from 11 July to 26 July 2008. First temple dedicated in Panama. | Ancón, Panama 23 August 2002 by Gordon B. Hinckley 30 October 2005 by Spencer V. Jones 10 August 2008 by Thomas S. Monson 18,943 sq ft (1,759.9 $m^2)$ on a 6.96-acre (2.82 ha) site Classic modern, single spire design - designed by Mallol & Mallol and Naylor W. Lund Temple dedicated on 10 August 2008 following an open house from 11 July to 26 July 2008. First temple dedicated in Panama. |
  