Area Code 2348 – Caxito

Overview of Area Code 2348 (Caxito, Angola)

Area code 2348 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Caxito, the capital of the province of Bengo in northwestern Angola. Caxito is located approximately 60 kilometers northeast of the national capital, Luanda, and serves as an important administrative and commercial hub for the region. The code 2348 is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this area, following the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan for Angola, whose country calling code is +244.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 2348 area code covers the municipality of Caxito and its surrounding communes, including Barra do Dande, Mabubas, and Ucua. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Bengo provincial government and is served by Angola's national telecommunications operator, Angola Telecom, as well as other licensed fixed-line operators. The code is strictly geographic, meaning that the number is tied to a physical location and is used for landline connections.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

To call a fixed-line number in Caxito, the dialing format depends on the caller's origin:

• Within Angola (domestic call): Dial 0 (trunk prefix) followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, if the local number is 123456, you would dial 0 2348 123456.
• From outside Angola (international call): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or +), then Angola's country code 244, followed by the area code (without the leading 0) and the subscriber number. For example, from the United States, you would dial 011 244 2348 123456; from the UK, 00 244 2348 123456; from a mobile phone, you can simply use +244 2348 123456.

Note that the national trunk prefix '0' is only used for domestic calls; it must be omitted when dialing from abroad.

Numbering Plan and Overlay Considerations

Angola's fixed-line numbers typically consist of 9 digits in total when including the area code (e.g., 2348 followed by 5 to 6 digits). As of the latest ITU-T recommendations, Angola has not implemented overlay codes for Caxito; the 2348 code remains unique to this geographic area. However, with the ongoing expansion of telecommunications services, it is advisable to verify the current numbering plan with your service provider.

Practical Tips for Callers

For local callers within Caxito, it is common to dial only the subscriber number for local calls, but this depends on the operator's configuration. For international callers, ensure you have the correct country and area codes to avoid misdialing. If you are calling from a VoIP service, you may need to use the international format even for domestic calls, depending on your provider's settings.