Area Code 3110 – Popovitsa
The phone area code for Popovitsa is 3110 (international format +3593110). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 3110
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📍 Geographic Location of Popovitsa
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +359 3110 numbering block is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Plovdiv Province in central Bulgaria. Specifically, it serves the village of Popovitsa and its immediate surrounding areas, which fall under the administrative jurisdiction of the Rodopi Municipality. This code is part of the Bulgarian PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) numbering plan, regulated by the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) under the ITU-T E.164 standard.
Local and International Dialing Formats
For callers within Bulgaria, the area code is dialed with a leading trunk prefix '0' followed by the NDC and the subscriber number. For example, a local call to a Popovitsa landline would be dialed as 0310 12345 (where '12345' represents a typical 5-digit subscriber number). Internationally, callers must replace the trunk prefix with Bulgaria's country code +359, resulting in +359 310 12345. Note that the international format omits the leading zero of the national trunk prefix.
Numbering Plan and Subscriber Number Length
In the Bulgarian numbering plan, geographic area codes can vary in length, and subscriber numbers are correspondingly structured. For the 3110 code, the total length of the national significant number (NSN) is typically 8 to 9 digits, including the area code. Subscriber numbers within this exchange usually consist of 5 to 6 digits. This structure allows for a limited capacity of direct subscriber lines, reflecting the rural nature of the area.
Overlay and Caller Instructions
Currently, there is no overlay code for the Popovitsa area; the 3110 code is the sole geographic code for this exchange. For local callers, dialing the full national number (including the area code) is mandatory even for calls within the same locality, as per Bulgarian regulations. For international callers, it is essential to use the +359 country code and drop the trunk prefix '0'. For example, a caller from the United States would dial 011 359 310 12345.
Service Characteristics
As a geographic number, +359 3110 is primarily associated with fixed-line services provided by incumbent operators such as Bulgarian Telecommunications Company (BTC) and alternative fixed-line carriers. These lines are typically used for residential and business purposes within Popovitsa. The code is not portable to mobile networks, and calls to these numbers are charged according to standard fixed-line tariffs, which are generally lower than mobile rates. With the increasing adoption of VoIP, some subscribers may use the number over IP-based services, but the geographic association remains unchanged.