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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cape Verde
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cape Verde refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in Cape Verde. At year-end 1989, there were 25 members in Cape Verde. In 2026, there were 18,030 members in 46 congregations. Cape Verde has more LDS Church members per capita than the United States as well more members per capita than any other country outside of Oceania and South America.[4]
History
Missionaries first came to Cape Verde in 1988 the first congregation was Praia/Lajes Branch.[6]
In 1998, Gordon B. Hinckley visited the islands and met with members and government officials.
Stakes and Districts
As of February 2023, the following stakes and districts exist in Cape Verde:
| Mission | Organized |
|---|---|
| Assomada Cape Verde Stake | 13 Jun 2021 |
| Espargos Cape Verde District | 9 Mar 2014 |
| Mindelo Cape Verde Stake | 6 Apr 1993 |
| Praia Cape Verde Stake | 18 Nov 1992 |
| São Filipe Cape Verde Stake | 24 Aug 1993 |
Missions
The Cape Verde Praia Mission was organized on July 1, 2002. As of July 2025, this mission includes Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau.
| Mission | Organized |
|---|---|
| Cape Verde Praia Mission | 1 Jul 2002 |
| Cape Verde Mindelo Mission | 1 Jul 2026 |
Guinea-Bissau
The Bissau Branch is the only LDS Church congregation in Guinea-Bissau and is part of the Espargos Cape Verde District which is directly administered by the Cape Verde Praia Mission.[7]
Temples
On October 7, 2018 the Praia Cape Verde Temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson. Ground was broken for construction on May 4, 2019.
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Praia, Cape Verde 7 October 2018 by Russell M. Nelson[8][9] 4 May 2019 by Paul V. Johnson[10] 19 June 2022 by Neil L. Andersen[11] 8,759 sq ft (813.7 m2) on a 4.46-acre (1.80 ha) site | ||
