Area Code 3583 – Vicuña Mackenna, Córdoba

Overview of Area Code 3583

Area code 3583 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Vicuña Mackenna and its surrounding rural areas in the southern part of Córdoba Province, Argentina. This code is part of the Argentine national numbering plan, which adheres to the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. The region is primarily agricultural, with Vicuña Mackenna serving as a local commercial and administrative hub.

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

The 3583 code covers Vicuña Mackenna and nearby localities such as La Cautiva, Chucul, and various small farming communities. Administratively, these areas fall under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Vicuña Mackenna, which is part of the General Roca Department in Córdoba Province. The region is known for its production of grains, oilseeds, and livestock.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Vicuña Mackenna, the dialing format depends on the caller's location:

• Local calls (within the same area code): Dial only the 6-digit subscriber number. For example, if the number is 42-1234, simply dial 421234.
• National long-distance calls (from other Argentine cities): Dial 0 (trunk prefix) followed by the area code 3583 and the subscriber number. For instance, to call 42-1234 from Buenos Aires, dial 0 3583 421234.
• International calls (from outside Argentina): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + from mobile phones), then the Argentine country code 54, followed by the area code 3583 and the subscriber number (without the leading 0). For example, from the United States, dial 011 54 3583 421234 or +54 3583 421234 from a mobile phone.

Numbering and Overlay Considerations

Argentine fixed-line numbers are typically 6 to 8 digits long. In the 3583 area, subscriber numbers are 6 digits. Currently, there is no overlay code in this region, meaning that 3583 is the sole area code for Vicuña Mackenna. However, as demand for telecommunication services grows, the National Communications Entity (ENACOM) may introduce additional numbering resources. Callers should always verify the correct number length and dialing procedure with their service provider.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within the 3583 area, direct dialing without the area code is sufficient. For callers outside the area but within Argentina, the national trunk prefix 0 is mandatory before the area code. International callers must omit the trunk prefix and use the country code +54. It is important to note that Argentine fixed-line numbers are not portable between geographic areas; a number with the 3583 code is permanently associated with the Vicuña Mackenna region.