Area Code 2631 – Azatamut/Getahovit/Ijevan/Yenokavan, Tavush

Overview of Area Code 2631 (Tavush Province, Armenia)

Area code 2631 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the northern part of the Tavush Province in the Republic of Armenia. This code covers the town of Ijevan (the administrative center of the province) and the surrounding communities of Azatamut, Getahovit, and Yenokavan. These localities are situated in the picturesque Debed and Aghstev river valleys, near the border with Azerbaijan. The region is known for its mineral water springs, dense forests, and the Ijevan Botanical Garden.

Geographically, the area is served by fixed-line PSTN infrastructure, and the code is used for traditional landline services. The Armenian National Numbering Plan, administered by the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC), follows the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. The full international dialing format for a subscriber number in this area is +374 2631 XX XXX, where +374 is the country calling code for Armenia, 2631 is the NDC, and the subscriber number typically consists of 5 to 6 digits, depending on the local exchange capacity. In practice, local numbers within the 2631 area are usually 5 or 6 digits long.

Dialing Instructions

To call a fixed-line number in the Azatamut/Getahovit/Ijevan/Yenokavan area, follow these dialing procedures:

• Local calls (within the same area code): Dial only the local subscriber number. For example, if the number is 45 678, dial 45 678.
• Domestic long-distance calls (from other Armenian regions): Dial 0 2631 followed by the local subscriber number. For instance, from Yerevan, dial 0 2631 45 678.
• International calls (from outside Armenia): Dial your country's international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 374 2631 and the local subscriber number. For example, from the US, dial 011 374 2631 45 678.

When dialing from a mobile phone in Armenia, the same domestic format applies: 0 2631 plus the subscriber number. However, if you are calling from a foreign mobile phone while roaming in Armenia, you must use the international format: +374 2631 followed by the subscriber number.

Important Notes for Callers

As of the latest numbering plan updates, there are no overlay codes or 8-digit dialing requirements in this region. The area code 2631 is not used for mobile services; mobile numbers in Armenia are non-geographic and begin with +374 91, +374 93, +374 94, +374 95, +374 96, +374 98, or +374 99 (for various MNOs and MVNOs). If you are unsure whether a number is fixed or mobile, note that fixed-line numbers in Armenia are typically 5 to 6 digits after the area code, while mobile numbers are 8 digits after the country code.

For international callers, it is essential to drop the leading '0' of the domestic trunk prefix when dialing from abroad. The Armenian trunk prefix is '0', so the international format omits it. Always verify the current dialing rules with your telecom provider, as some VoIP services may require a different prefix.