Area Code 2347 – Bengo

Overview of Area Code +244 2347

Area code 2347 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the province of Bengo in Angola. It is part of the Angolan national numbering plan under the international country calling code +244, as defined by ITU-T E.164. The code is used for fixed-line telephone services within the Bengo province, which includes the provincial capital Caxito and surrounding municipalities. Bengo is strategically located north of Luanda, the national capital, and its telecommunications infrastructure is integrated with the national backbone.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 2347 code covers the entire Bengo province, including urban and rural areas. Key localities served include Caxito, Dande, Ícolo e Bengo, and Quiçama. The code is administered by Angola's national regulatory authority, the Instituto Angolano das Comunicações (INACOM), which oversees the allocation of numbering resources to licensed fixed-line operators. Subscribers within this area are assigned numbers with a total length of 9 digits when dialed internationally, following the format +244 2347 XXX XXX.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

For local callers within Angola, the national trunk prefix 0 is used before the area code. The national dialing format is 0 2347 XXX XXX. For example, to call a fixed line in Caxito from another Angolan province, you would dial: 0 2347 123 456.

For international callers, the Angolan country code +244 is used, and the leading trunk prefix is omitted. The international format is +244 2347 XXX XXX. For instance, to call the same number from abroad, you would dial: +244 2347 123 456.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest INACOM updates, there is no overlay code for Bengo; the 2347 code is the sole geographic code for the province. However, due to the growth of mobile and VoIP services, fixed-line penetration is limited, and some numbers may be used for VoIP-based fixed services. Callers should be aware that numbers starting with 9 are mobile prefixes and are not part of this geographic code.

Practical Tips for Callers

When calling from abroad, ensure you have the correct country code and omit any leading zero. For local calls, always include the trunk prefix. If you experience difficulties, verify the number length and confirm with the recipient, as number portability may allow a fixed-line number to be routed to a mobile network, though this is uncommon in Angola.