Area Code 2478 – Arrecifes, Buenos Aires
The phone area code for Arrecifes, Buenos Aires is 2478 (international format +542478). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2478
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📍 Geographic Location of Arrecifes, Buenos Aires
Overview of Area Code 2478
Area code 2478 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Arrecifes and its surrounding rural areas in the northern part of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. This region is part of the Pampas agricultural heartland, known for its grain and livestock production. The code serves the urban center of Arrecifes (population approximately 30,000) and smaller localities such as Todd, Viña, and La Blanca.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in Arrecifes from within Argentina, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 2478 and the subscriber number (typically 6 digits). For example, to reach a local number 456789, dial: 0 2478 456789.
From outside Argentina, callers must use the international access prefix (00 or +), the country code 54, the area code (without the leading 0), and the subscriber number. The international format is: +54 2478 456789.
For local calls within Arrecifes, the area code is often omitted; however, due to number expansion and overlay plans, it is recommended to always dial the full national number to ensure connectivity.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
Arrecifes is the cabecera (head) of the Arrecifes Partido, located approximately 170 km northwest of Buenos Aires City. The area code 2478 is administered by the National Communications Entity (ENACOM) and is allocated to fixed-line services provided by cooperatives and licensed operators. The region is not subject to overlay codes, meaning 2478 is the sole geographic code for the area.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Arrecifes): Dial the 6-digit subscriber number directly.
- National callers (from other Argentine cities): Dial 0 2478 followed by the subscriber number.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then 54 2478 and the subscriber number.
Note that mobile numbers in Argentina are not prefixed by 2478; they use the mobile-specific codes 11, 223, 261, etc., and are not part of this geographic area code.