Area Code 2560 – Bovadzor/Stepanavan, Lori

Overview of Area Code 2560

Area code 2560 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Bovadzor and the surrounding area within the Lori Province of Armenia. The primary administrative and economic center for this code is Stepanavan, which serves as the regional hub. This code is part of Armenia's national numbering plan, which conforms to ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 2560 code covers a specific geographic region in northern Armenia, near the border with Georgia. It includes the town of Bovadzor and several adjacent rural communities. Stepanavan, the capital of Lori Province, is the most significant city within this dialing area. The region is known for its mountainous terrain and is approximately 140 kilometers north of the capital, Yerevan.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in the Bovadzor/Stepanavan area, the following formats apply:

• National dialing (within Armenia): Dial 0 256 0XXXX (where XXXX is the subscriber's 4-digit local number). The leading 0 is the trunk prefix used to access the national network.
• International dialing (from abroad): Dial +374 256 0XXXX (omit the leading 0). The +374 is Armenia's country calling code.

For example, if the local number is 3456, a caller from Yerevan would dial 0 256 3456, while a caller from the United States would dial +374 256 3456.

Caller Instructions

Local callers within the 2560 area can often dial the 4-digit subscriber number directly (depending on the specific operator's local dialing rules), but for consistency and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full national format. International callers must always include the country code and omit the trunk prefix 0.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletin, there is no overlay code for the 2560 area. The numbering capacity is sufficient for the current subscriber base. However, as Armenia's telecommunications infrastructure evolves, including the migration to VoIP and NGN networks, the geographic significance of area codes may diminish, but the current dialing procedures remain in effect.

Regulatory and Technical Notes

The Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia oversees the assignment and management of all NDCs. Fixed-line numbers in this region are primarily served by the national incumbent operator, but alternative operators may offer services in the area. For accurate billing and routing, always verify the correct number length and format with your service provider.