Area Code 2271 – San Miguel del Monte, Buenos Aires

Overview of Area Code 2271

Area code 2271 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of San Miguel del Monte and its surrounding rural areas, located in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM), following ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The region is situated approximately 100 kilometers south of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, within the Pampas region, and is known for its agricultural production and the Monte Lake (Laguna de Monte), a popular tourist destination.

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

The 2271 area code covers the partido (administrative district) of Monte, including its cabecera (head town) San Miguel del Monte, as well as smaller localities such as Abbott, Zenón Videla Dorna, and rural settlements. The area is under the jurisdiction of the Buenos Aires Province, and calls within the same area code are considered local calls, even if they terminate in different towns within the coverage zone.

Dialing Formats and Procedures

For local calls within the 2271 area code, subscribers can dial the subscriber number (typically 4 to 6 digits) directly without the area code. However, for calls originating from other area codes within Argentina, the full national trunk prefix 0 must be dialed, followed by the area code 2271, and then the subscriber number. For example, to call a number in San Miguel del Monte from Buenos Aires City, you would dial: 0 2271 456789.

For international callers, the Argentine country code +54 is used, followed by the area code (without the leading 0) and the subscriber number. Thus, a call from abroad would be formatted as: +54 2271 456789. It is important to note that the trunk prefix 0 is only used for domestic calls within Argentina; international callers must omit it.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ENACOM updates, there is no overlay code for the 2271 area. The subscriber numbers within this area typically have a length of 6 to 7 digits, depending on the service provider and the specific service (fixed or mobile). However, mobile numbers in Argentina are not assigned to geographic area codes; they use the non-geographic mobile prefix 11, 15, or other 2-digit codes after the country code. Therefore, area code 2271 is exclusively used for fixed-line services (PSTN and some VoIP).

Caller Instructions

For local callers within the 2271 area: simply dial the subscriber number. For national callers outside the area: dial 0 2271 followed by the subscriber number. For international callers: dial +54 2271 followed by the subscriber number. Always ensure you have the correct subscriber number length, as it may vary; if you encounter issues, consult the national telephone directory or contact your service provider.