Area Code 222 – Porto Novo, Santo Antão
The phone area code for Porto Novo, Santo Antão is 222 (international format +238222). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Porto Novo, Santo Antão
Geographic Overview
The area code 222 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the municipality of Porto Novo, located on the island of Santo Antão in Cape Verde. Porto Novo is the administrative capital of the municipality and serves as the primary port of entry for ferry services connecting the island to Mindelo on São Vicente. The code covers the urban center and surrounding rural settlements, including the Ribeira Grande valley area.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in Porto Novo from abroad, the international format is +238 222 XXX X (where X represents the subscriber number). From within Cape Verde, callers must dial the national prefix 0 followed by the area code and subscriber number: 0 222 XXX X. The total number length is 7 digits after the country code, including the area code.
Local vs. International Calls
For local callers within Porto Novo, it is common to dial only the subscriber number (the last 4 digits) when calling within the same exchange. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full national format. International callers should replace the leading zero of the national format with the Cape Verde country code (+238). For example, a local number might be 222 1234; internationally, it becomes +238 222 1234.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
Geographic numbers in Cape Verde are regulated by the National Communications Agency (ANAC). The 222 code is part of the fixed telephony network, primarily used for PSTN and VoIP services. As of the latest numbering plan, there are no overlay codes in Santo Antão, so the 222 code is unique to Porto Novo. Callers should be aware that while mobile numbers in Cape Verde also start with 2 (e.g., 2XX XXXX), the 222 prefix is exclusively for fixed lines, and mobile numbers are non-geographic.
For businesses or residents in Porto Novo, having a 222 number establishes a local presence and may reduce long-distance charges for customers within the island. However, with the rise of VoIP, many businesses opt for non-geographic numbers to avoid being tied to a specific location.