Area Code 3549 – Cruz del Eje, Córdoba
The phone area code for Cruz del Eje, Córdoba is 3549 (international format +543549). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 3549
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📍 Geographic Location of Cruz del Eje, Córdoba
Overview of Area Code 3549
Area code 3549 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the western region of Córdoba Province, Argentina. Its primary hub is the city of Cruz del Eje, a historic administrative and commercial center located in the Sierras de Córdoba. The code also serves surrounding localities, including San Marcos Sierras, Villa de Soto, and smaller rural communities within the Cruz del Eje Department.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
This code falls under the jurisdiction of the National Communications Entity (ENACOM), which regulates Argentina's numbering plan according to ITU-T E.164 guidelines. The region is characterized by a mix of urban and sparsely populated rural areas, with telecommunications infrastructure supporting both fixed-line PSTN services and mobile coverage. The geographic allocation ensures that calls to 3549 numbers are routed to the physical exchange serving the Cruz del Eje area.
Dialing Formats and Procedures
For callers within Argentina, the national trunk prefix 0 must be dialed before the area code when calling from a different NDC. The complete national format is:
- 0-3549-XXX XXX (for calls from other Argentine provinces)
For international callers, the Argentine country code +54 is used, and the leading trunk prefix is omitted. The international format becomes:
- +54 3549 XXX XXX
When dialing locally within the same area code, only the seven-digit subscriber number is required. For example, a local call to a Cruz del Eje landline would simply dial XXX XXX.
Numbering Structure and Overlays
Subscriber numbers in this area code consist of seven digits, making the total length of a national significant number (NSN) ten digits when including the area code. No overlay codes are currently in effect, meaning 3549 is the sole geographic code for this region. However, as with all Argentine geographic codes, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching between fixed-line providers, though the geographic significance remains tied to the original location.
Caller Instructions
For local callers: If you are physically located within the 3549 area, simply dial the seven-digit number. For national callers: Dial 0, then 3549, followed by the subscriber number. For international callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US), then 54, then 3549, and the subscriber number. Ensure you drop the leading zero of the national prefix when calling from abroad.
Understanding these dialing procedures ensures seamless connectivity to businesses, government offices, and residents in the Cruz del Eje region, a key gateway to the scenic northwest of Córdoba.