Area Code 2252 – San Clemente del Tuyú, Buenos Aires

Overview of Area Code 2252

Area code 2252 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the coastal region of San Clemente del Tuyú and its surrounding localities in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. This area forms part of the Atlantic coast tourist corridor and includes towns such as Santa Teresita, Mar del Tuyú, and Costa Chica. The code is administered under the national numbering plan of Argentina, which follows the ITU-T E.164 standard.

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

The 2252 code covers the eastern part of the Partido de La Costa, a coastal administrative district in Buenos Aires Province. The region is known for its beaches and seasonal tourism, which influences call traffic patterns. The service area is within the Atlantic Coast numbering zone, distinct from the codes of the Greater Buenos Aires metropolitan area (e.g., 11) and other provincial regions.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in San Clemente del Tuyú from within Argentina, you must dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The national subscriber number for this area is 8 digits long, so the complete national format is 0 2252 XXX XXXX.

For international callers, the Argentine country code is +54, and the trunk prefix is omitted. The international format becomes +54 2252 XXX XXXX. For example, a local number such as 46-1234 would be dialed as 02252 46-1234 from within Argentina and as +54 2252 46-1234 from abroad.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T allocations, there is no overlay code for 2252; the area code is unique to this geographic region. However, number portability is available in Argentina for fixed-line services, meaning that a subscriber may retain their number when changing providers within the same geographic area. Callers should always verify the current dialing procedures, especially for calls from mobile networks, which may require the same national format.

Caller Instructions

• Local calls (within the same area code): Dial the 8-digit subscriber number directly (e.g., 46-1234).
• National long-distance calls (from other Argentine cities): Dial 0 + 2252 + subscriber number (e.g., 0 2252 46-1234).
• International calls (from outside Argentina): Dial your country's exit code, then 54, then 2252, then the subscriber number (e.g., 00 54 2252 46-1234 from many countries).

Understanding these dialing rules ensures proper call routing and avoids misdialed numbers, which is particularly important for businesses and travelers in this tourist-dependent region.