Area Code 282 – Cova Figueira, Fogo
The phone area code for Cova Figueira, Fogo is 282 (international format +238282). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Cova Figueira, Fogo
Overview of Area Code 282 (Cova Figueira, Fogo)
Area code 282 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the municipality of Cova Figueira, located on the island of Fogo in Cape Verde. This code is part of the country's closed numbering plan, where the full national significant number (NSN) consists of 7 digits. The NDC 282 is followed by a 4-digit subscriber number, resulting in a complete national format of 282 XXXX.
Geographically, Cova Figueira is the administrative seat of the Santa Catarina do Fogo municipality, situated on the eastern coast of Fogo island. The code covers the town and its surrounding rural areas, including nearby settlements such as Baluarte, Boa Entrada, and Figueira Pavão. Fogo is one of the Sotavento islands, known for the active volcano Pico do Fogo, and is part of the Barlavento group administratively. The island's economy relies on agriculture, particularly coffee and wine production, as well as tourism.
For callers within Cape Verde, dialing a local number in Cova Figueira requires only the 7-digit national number: 282 XXXX. For international callers, the country calling code for Cape Verde is +238, so a complete international dialing sequence would be +238 282 XXXX. It is important to note that Cape Verde does not use trunk prefixes (such as '0') when dialing domestically; the NDC is always included in the national dialing format.
As a geographic code, 282 is tied to a specific physical location, but modern telecommunications allow fixed-line numbers to be used with VoIP services, which may enable calls to be routed to any location with an internet connection. However, the number remains associated with the Cova Figueira area for administrative and regulatory purposes. There are no known overlay codes for this region; the 282 prefix is exclusively used for fixed-line services in the area.
When calling from abroad, ensure you have the correct international exit prefix (e.g., 00 or +) followed by 238 and then the 7-digit number. For example, from the United States, you would dial 011 238 282 XXXX. From most European countries, it would be 00 238 282 XXXX. Always verify the subscriber number length, as Cape Verde's numbering plan is closed and does not allow variable length numbers.