The Church Is Here

Salta, Argentina

Salta Argentina

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Here are a few facts about the Church in Argentina:

2

Temples in operation

452,000

Church members

769

Congregations

14

Missions

1923: Two German families who are Church members move to Argentina.

1925: Apostle Melvin J. Ballard sent to Argentina; six members baptized.

1939: First chapel built in South America, in Buenos Aires.

2018: Salta Argentina Temple announced.

In Spanish the city is often referred to as Salta la Linda, “Salta the Beautiful.” It will be even more beautiful when it becomes home to a temple.

Learn more about the history of the Church in Argentina and other countries at history.ChurchofJesusChrist.org/GlobalHistories.