Area Code 2235 – Tsaghkadzor, Kotayk

Geographic Overview

The area code 2235 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Tsaghkadzor and its immediate surroundings within the Kotayk Province of Armenia. Tsaghkadzor, whose name translates to “Canyon of Flowers,” is a prominent resort town located approximately 50 kilometers northeast of the capital, Yerevan. The code covers the urban center and nearby settlements, including the popular ski resort area of Mount Teghenis. As a geographic code, 2235 is tied to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) infrastructure serving this specific region.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Tsaghkadzor, the dialing format depends on the caller’s location.

• Domestic calls (within Armenia): Dial 0 2235 X XX XX (the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 2235, and the 6-digit subscriber number). Example: 0 2235 1 23 45.
• International calls (from outside Armenia): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), then +374 2235 X XX XX. Example: +374 2235 1 23 45.

When dialing locally within the same area code, the subscriber number may be dialed without the area code, depending on the local exchange’s configuration. However, for clarity and consistency, the full national format is recommended.

Administrative and Jurisdictional Context

Tsaghkadzor is the administrative center of the Tsaghkadzor municipality within Kotayk Province. The region is known for its health resorts, mineral water springs, and the Kecharis Monastery complex. The area code 2235 is allocated by the Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia and is managed by the national telecommunications operator, which ensures that geographic numbers are used for fixed-line services. The numbering plan follows the ITU-T E.164 recommendation, with Armenia’s country code +374.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for Tsaghkadzor; the 2235 code is exclusively used for this geographic area. However, number portability may allow subscribers to retain their numbers when moving to a different operator within the same geographic region. For callers, it is important to note that while mobile numbers in Armenia are non-geographic and begin with 77, 91, 93, 94, 98, etc., the 2235 code is strictly for fixed-line services. When calling from abroad, always replace the leading 0 with the country code +374.

Practical Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Tsaghkadzor): If your phone is connected to the same local exchange, you may dial only the 6-digit subscriber number. Otherwise, use the full national format.
• Callers from other Armenian cities: Dial 0 2235 followed by the subscriber number.
• International callers: Dial your country’s exit code (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada, 00 from most European countries), then 374, then 2235, and the subscriber number. Example: 011 374 2235 1 23 45.

Always verify the current numbering plan with your service provider, as local dialing rules may vary.