Area Code 252 – Funda das Figueiras, Boa Vista

Geographic Overview

The area code 252 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the region of Funda das Figueiras on the island of Boa Vista, Cape Verde. Boa Vista is the easternmost island of the archipelago and is known for its expanding tourism sector, with Funda das Figueiras being a key locality within the island's administrative division. This code is used for fixed-line telephone services (PSTN) within this specific geographic area, following the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line number in Funda das Figueiras from abroad, the international format requires the full country code and NDC, omitting the leading trunk prefix. The structure is: +238 252 XXX XXX (where X represents the subscriber number). For example, a local number might be dialed as +238 252 123 456 from any international location. Within Cape Verde, callers must use the national trunk prefix 0 before the NDC, resulting in the format 0 252 XXX XXX. Thus, a domestic call from another island would dial 0 252 123 456.

Caller Instructions

• International callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + from mobile networks), followed by the Cape Verde country code 238, then the NDC 252 and the subscriber number. Do not include the leading '0' used domestically.
• Domestic callers: Dial 0 followed by the NDC 252 and the subscriber number. This applies to calls from other regions or islands within Cape Verde.
• Local calls: Within the same NDC area, it may be possible to dial only the subscriber number, but for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full national format.

Numbering and Overlay Considerations

Cape Verde's numbering plan is closed, meaning the NDC and subscriber number are always dialed together for national calls. The length of geographic numbers is fixed at 7 digits after the country code (including the NDC). As of the latest ITU-T allocations, there are no overlay codes for this region; the 252 prefix remains exclusively assigned to Funda das Figueiras and its immediate surroundings. However, with the growth of VoIP and mobile services, some numbers may be routed over IP networks, but the geographic significance of the NDC is retained for regulatory and emergency services purposes.

For businesses and residents in Funda das Figueiras, the geographic code provides a local presence and can be important for customer trust and local call rates. When dialing from abroad, be mindful of time zone differences (Cape Verde Time, UTC-1) and any applicable international tariffs.