The LDS Church created 7 new stakes in March 2014 (Brazil has 250 stakes)

The LDS Church created 7 new stakes in March 2014 (3 of 7 were in the US)

One new stake was created in South Africa.  There are now 14 Stakes in South Africa and 1 temple (with one more under construction.)

Two new stakes were created in Utah.  There are now 569 Stakes in Utah and 14 temples (with three more under construction.)

One new stake was created in Albania.  This is the first Stake in Albania.

One new stake was created in Brazil.  There are now 250 Stakes in Brazil and 6 temples (with two more under construction.)

One new stake was created in Micronesia.  This is the first Stake in Micronesia.

One new stake was created in Arizona.  There are now 96 Stakes in Arizona and 4 temples (with two more under construction.)


7. Bellville South Africa - March 2nd, 2014
8. Tirana Albania - March 9th, 2014
9. Eagle Mountain Utah Cedar Pass - Mar. 16th, 2014
10. Joinville Brazil South - March 16th, 2014
11. Pohnpei Caroline Islands - March 16th, 2014
12. San Tan Valley Arizona - March 16th, 2014
13. Saratoga Springs Utah Israel Canyon - March 23rd, 2014


From ldschurchgrowth.blogspot.com, later confirmed at ldschurchnews.com/callings

There are now 3,067 stakes worldwide, with 1,524 in the US (49.7%) and 1,543 outside the US.

That is quite a milestone for Brazil - 250 stakes! Mexico has 226 stakes, California has 157, Idaho has 128 and Peru has 100.

The first Stake in Brazil was created in Sao Paulo, Brazil in May 1966, so in less 48 years, Brazil has created 5.3 stakes a year. As a comparison, even Utah with it's 569 stakes has only created 3.4 stakes a year.

Brazil's 8 temples:

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