Area Code 57 – Mochudi

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Context

The +267 57 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Mochudi area in Botswana. Mochudi serves as the administrative capital of the Kgatleng District and is located approximately 40 kilometers northeast of Gaborone, the national capital. This code covers the town of Mochudi and its surrounding villages, including Rasesa, Modipane, and Oodi. The numbering area falls under the jurisdiction of the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA), which oversees the national numbering plan in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Dialing Formats and Usage

For callers within Botswana, the number is dialed in the national format: 57 XXX XXX (where X represents a digit). For international callers, the full international format is required: +267 57 XXX XXX. When dialing from a foreign country, the leading zero (if any) is omitted, and the country code +267 is used. For example, a local call to a Mochudi landline would be dialed as 57 123 456, while an international caller would dial +267 57 123 456.

Network and Service Characteristics

Historically, the +267 57 prefix was allocated to fixed-line PSTN services operated by Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited (BTCL). In recent years, with the liberalization of the telecom market, geographic numbers may be ported to other service providers, including VoIP operators, while retaining the same prefix. However, the code remains geographically significant, and its use implies a fixed-line connection associated with the Mochudi exchange area. Callers should note that calls to this prefix are typically charged at standard national or international rates, depending on the caller's location and service provider.

Practical Guidance for Callers

• Local callers: Dial the 7-digit subscriber number preceded by the 2-digit area code (57) – e.g., 57 234 567.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then 267 (Botswana country code), then 57 and the 7-digit subscriber number – e.g., 00 267 57 234 567 from most European countries.
• Mobile to fixed: When calling from a Botswana mobile phone, you can dial the number in the same national format (57 XXX XXX) without adding a trunk prefix.

It is always advisable to confirm the correct number with the recipient, as number portability may have reassigned the prefix to a different operator, but the geographic association remains unchanged for routing purposes.