Area Code 3484 – Escobar, Buenos Aires
The phone area code for Escobar, Buenos Aires is 3484 (international format +543484). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 3484
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📍 Geographic Location of Escobar, Buenos Aires
Overview of Area Code 3484
Area code 3484 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the northern zone of the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It serves the city of Escobar and its surrounding localities, including Belén de Escobar, Garín, Matheu, and Ingeniero Maschwitz. This region is part of the Greater Buenos Aires metropolitan area, situated approximately 50 kilometers north of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. The code is administered under the national numbering plan of Argentina, which follows the ITU-T E.164 standard.
Geographic Coverage and Localities
The 3484 area code covers the entire Partido de Escobar, a political subdivision of Buenos Aires Province. Key towns and districts within this code include:
- Belén de Escobar – the administrative center and most populous locality.
- Garín – an industrial and residential hub.
- Ingeniero Maschwitz – known for its country clubs and gated communities.
- Matheu – a semi-rural area with growing residential development.
These localities share the same local exchange infrastructure, and calls between them are considered local calls, requiring only the seven-digit subscriber number when dialed within the same area code.
Dialing Formats
Understanding the correct dialing procedure is essential for both domestic and international callers.
Local Calls (within area code 3484): Dial only the 7-digit subscriber number. For example, to call a landline in Escobar with the number 456-7890, dial: 456-7890.
Domestic Long Distance (from other Argentine area codes): Dial the national trunk prefix 0, then the area code 3484, followed by the subscriber number. For instance, from Buenos Aires City (area code 11), dial: 0-3484-456-7890.
International Calls (from outside Argentina): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries), then Argentina’s country code 54, then the area code 3484 (without the leading 0), and finally the subscriber number. From the United States, dial: 011-54-3484-456-7890.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T and ENACOM (Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones) updates, area code 3484 does not have an overlay code. The subscriber numbers are seven digits long, and the total number of assignable lines is limited by the 10,000,000 possible combinations (though not all are in service). No changes to the dialing plan are currently planned, but users should always verify with their service provider for any local routing updates.
Caller Instructions
For local callers: If you are within the 3484 area, simply dial the 7-digit number. If you are calling from a mobile phone, you may also dial the full national format (0-3484-XXXXXXX) as some mobile carriers require it for proper routing.
For foreign callers: Always drop the leading '0' of the area code when dialing internationally. Ensure you have the correct international exit code for your country. For example, from the UK, dial: 00-54-3484-456-7890.
This area code is exclusively for fixed-line services (PSTN and VoIP). Mobile numbers in Argentina use the non-geographic prefix 9 followed by a 2-digit mobile code (e.g., 9-11 for Buenos Aires City), so they are not affected by area code 3484.