Area Code 3467 – Cruz Alta, Córdoba/San José de la Esquina, Santa Fe

Overview of Area Code 3467

Area code 3467 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned under the Argentine national numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. It serves two distinct localities in different provinces: Cruz Alta in the province of Córdoba and San José de la Esquina in the province of Santa Fe. This dual-province assignment is a result of historical telephone network boundaries that sometimes cross administrative borders, particularly in rural regions where local exchanges serve communities that are geographically close but politically separate.

Coverage and Dialing Instructions

Within Argentina, calls to numbers in area code 3467 must be dialed using the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The complete national significant number (NSN) is 10 digits, comprising the area code (4 digits) and a 6-digit subscriber number. For example, to call a landline in Cruz Alta from another Argentine city, you would dial:

• 0 3467 4XXXXX (replace X with the actual digits)

For international callers, the Argentine country code +54 is used, and the leading trunk prefix 0 is omitted. The international dialing format becomes:

• +54 3467 4XXXXX

When dialing locally within the same area code, the area code may be omitted, and only the 6-digit subscriber number is required. However, due to the geographic separation of the two towns (approximately 100 km apart), it is essential to confirm the local dialing area boundaries with your service provider, as some mobile or VoIP users may need to include the area code even for local calls.

Administrative and Regulatory Context

The area code 3467 is managed by the Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM), Argentina's national communications regulator. It is classified as a geographic code, meaning that the tariff and routing are based on the physical location of the fixed-line subscriber. Calls to this code are typically charged as national long-distance when dialed from outside the immediate local area. The code serves a mix of residential, commercial, and agricultural users, reflecting the region's economy, which is centered on agriculture and livestock. For businesses, having a local number in this area code can enhance trust and accessibility for customers in the region.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ENACOM updates, there is no overlay code for 3467, and the subscriber number length is fixed at 6 digits. However, with the ongoing migration to next-generation networks, some numbers in this range may be assigned to VoIP services, but they retain the geographic significance. When dialing from abroad, it is crucial to use the correct international prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + from mobile networks) followed by 54 and the area code without the leading 0. Always verify the subscriber number length, as some older numbers may have fewer digits, but the national plan mandates a uniform 10-digit NSN for all fixed-line calls.