Area Code 2984 – General Roca, Río Negro
The phone area code for General Roca, Río Negro is 2984 (international format +542984). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2984
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📍 Geographic Location of General Roca, Río Negro
Overview of Area Code 2984
Area code 2984 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the General Roca region in the province of Río Negro, Argentina. This code serves the city of General Roca and its surrounding localities, including Allen, Cervantes, and Mainqué, among others. As part of the Argentine national numbering plan (ITU-T E.164), the full international dialing format for landline numbers in this area is +54 2984 XXX XXX, where the subscriber number typically consists of six to eight digits, depending on the specific line and recent number expansions.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
General Roca is the largest city in the Alto Valle del Río Negro, a fertile valley known for its fruit production. The area code 2984 covers the eastern part of the province of Río Negro, bordering Neuquén Province to the west. The region is an important agricultural and commercial hub, with a population exceeding 100,000 in the greater urban area. The administrative jurisdiction falls under the municipality of General Roca, which is part of the department of General Roca.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local callers within Argentina, the national dialing format for numbers in area code 2984 is 0 2984 XXX XXX. The leading 0 is used for domestic long-distance calls. For international callers, the format is +54 2984 XXX XXX (or 011 54 2984 XXX XXX when dialing from the United States or Canada). When calling from a mobile phone in Argentina, the same national format applies, but note that mobile numbers have their own distinct prefixes (e.g., 11, 15, etc.) and are not part of this geographic code.
It is important to note that Argentina has implemented number portability for both fixed and mobile services, so a number with area code 2984 may be served by a different operator than originally assigned. However, the geographic significance remains tied to the location of the line.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for 2984; the area is served solely by this NDC. However, due to increasing demand, the National Communications Entity (ENACOM) has periodically expanded the number of digits for subscriber numbers. As of recent updates, local numbers in General Roca typically have seven digits after the area code, making the complete national number 0 2984 4XX XXX (where the first digit after the area code is often 4 or 5). Always verify the exact number length with the called party or a reliable directory.
Practical Examples
- Local call (within General Roca): Dial the 7-digit subscriber number directly, e.g., 4XX XXXX.
- National long-distance call (from Buenos Aires): Dial 0 2984 4XX XXXX.
- International call (from the USA): Dial 011 54 2984 4XX XXXX.
- International call (from Europe): Dial 00 54 2984 4XX XXXX.
Understanding these formats ensures successful connectivity for both domestic and international callers.