Area Code 2561 – Bovadzor/Stepanavan, Lori

Overview

The area code 2561 is a geographic destination code within the Armenian national numbering plan, allocated to the town of Bovadzor and the surrounding areas of the Stepanavan administrative district in the Lori Province. This code is part of the public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is used for fixed-line services in this region. Subscribers within this area are assigned numbers with a total length of 8 digits when dialed domestically, including the leading trunk prefix '0'. Internationally, callers must use Armenia's country calling code +374, followed by the area code without the leading zero.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 2561 area code serves Bovadzor, a settlement located in the northern part of Armenia, and is administered under the jurisdiction of the Lori Region. The principal city associated with this code is Stepanavan, a significant urban center in Lori, known for its historical and cultural landmarks. The code covers the local exchange area, which includes Bovadzor and potentially adjacent rural communities that rely on the Stepanavan central office for their fixed-line connectivity. This allocation follows the ITU-T E.164 recommendation, ensuring that the numbering plan is structured for efficient routing and clear identification of geographic destinations.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Armenia, the national dialing format requires the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, to call a fixed line in Bovadzor, one would dial:

• National (domestic) format: 0 2561 X XX XX
• International format: +374 2561 X XX XX

Here, 'X' represents the digits of the local subscriber number. The total number of digits after the country code and trunk prefix is 6, making the complete international number 8 digits long (excluding the '+').

Caller Instructions

Local callers: When dialing from another fixed line or mobile phone within Armenia, always include the trunk prefix '0' before the area code. For instance, a call from Yerevan to Bovadzor would be dialed as 0 2561 X XX XX. If you are physically within the same area code, you may be able to dial only the subscriber number, but it is safer to use the full national format to avoid misrouting.

International callers: When calling from outside Armenia, replace the trunk prefix '0' with the country code +374. Thus, the international dialing sequence becomes +374 2561 X XX XX. Ensure that you have the correct international exit code for your country (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the United States and Canada) before dialing the Armenian number.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T and Armenian regulatory updates, there are no overlay codes for the 2561 area. The numbering plan is not subject to area code splitting, and the subscriber capacity is sufficient for the current demand. However, with the growth of VoIP and mobile services, the distinction between geographic and non-geographic numbers is becoming more relevant. For this reason, it is essential to verify the exact number of digits when dialing, as some numbers in the region may have been migrated to alternative services.