Area Code 3542 – Salsacate, Córdoba
The phone area code for Salsacate, Córdoba is 3542 (international format +543542). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 3542
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📍 Geographic Location of Salsacate, Córdoba
Overview of Area Code 3542
Area code 3542 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the western region of the province of Córdoba, Argentina. It serves the city of Salsacate and its surrounding rural areas, including the settlements of San Martín, La Paz, and various estancias along the Traslasierra valley. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM), following ITU-T E.164 standards.
Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction
The 3542 area code covers the Pocho Department and parts of the neighboring San Alberto Department, within the western foothills of the Sierras de Córdoba. The region is characterized by its mountainous terrain, agricultural activity, and growing tourism. Salsacate, the principal town, serves as the administrative and commercial hub. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, including traditional copper lines and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) deployments by local cooperatives and national carriers.
Dialing Formats
For local calls within the same area code, subscribers dial the 7-digit subscriber number directly. For example, to call a fixed line in Salsacate from another number within 3542, dial: 456-7890.
For national long-distance calls from other areas of Argentina, the format is: 0-3542-456-7890. The leading 0 is the national trunk prefix, followed by the area code and the subscriber number.
For international callers, the format is: +54-3542-456-7890, where +54 is the country calling code for Argentina. The national trunk prefix 0 is omitted when dialing from abroad.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ENACOM updates, area code 3542 does not have an overlay code, meaning it is the sole NDC for this geographic region. Number lengths are consistent at 7 digits for local subscribers, excluding the area code. The code is exclusively for fixed-line services; mobile numbers in Argentina use distinct non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 351 for Córdoba city mobile, but mobile numbers are not tied to geographic area codes).
Caller Instructions
Local callers within the 3542 area should dial only the 7-digit number. National callers from other provinces must include the trunk prefix 0 and the area code. International callers should replace the trunk prefix with the +54 country code. Always verify the subscriber number length, as some older lines may have different configurations; however, standard numbers are 7 digits.