Area Code 2091 – Banfora
The phone area code for Banfora is 2091 (international format +2262091). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Banfora
The +226 2091 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the landline network serving the city of Banfora, the capital of the Cascades Region in southwestern Burkina Faso. This area code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques (ARCE), following ITU-T E.164 recommendations. Banfora is known for its proximity to natural attractions such as the Karfiguéla Waterfalls and Lake Tengrela, and its local telecommunications infrastructure supports both residential and business fixed-line services.
Geographic Coverage and Dialing Formats
The +226 2091 prefix is dedicated to subscribers within the Banfora exchange area, which includes the city itself and its immediate administrative surroundings. When dialing from within Burkina Faso, callers must use the national significant number (NSN) format: 2091 XX XX, where the leading '0' is not used. The full national number is eight digits long, beginning with the NDC '20' followed by the local subscriber number. For example, a local call to a Banfora landline would be dialed as 2091 12 34.
For international callers, the correct format is: +226 2091 12 34. The country code +226 replaces the international access prefix, and no trunk prefix is used. This format is essential for ensuring proper routing through international gateways and interconnection with the Burkinabè PSTN.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the Banfora area; the 2091 prefix is unique to this geographic region. However, as part of the national numbering plan, the '20' NDC range is reserved for fixed-line services in the western part of the country, including Bobo-Dioulasso (20 97, 20 98) and other localities. This structure allows for efficient routing and future expansion without changing existing subscriber numbers.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within Banfora must always dial the full eight-digit number, even for calls to the same exchange, as per national regulations. Foreign callers should replace the '+' with their country's international access code (e.g., '00' in many European countries) when dialing from a landline. Mobile users can dial +226 2091 directly. It is important to note that calls to this geographic prefix are typically charged at national landline rates, which may vary depending on the operator and the caller's subscription plan.