Area Code 761 – Mutsamudu

Geographic Overview

The +269 761 prefix is a geographic routing code assigned to the Mutsamudu numbering area, which serves the capital of Anjouan Island in the Union of the Comoros. Mutsamudu is the principal administrative and commercial center of Anjouan, one of the three semi-autonomous islands that constitute the Comoros archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean between Mozambique and Madagascar. This prefix is part of the Comorian national numbering plan, which follows the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. The country code +269 is allocated to Comoros, and the following digits (761) constitute the National Destination Code (NDC) for Mutsamudu and its surrounding localities.

Dialing Format and Usage

Within Comoros, calls to a Mutsamudu landline require dialing the full national number, which is 7 digits in length. The format is 761 XXXX, where the NDC (761) is followed by a four-digit subscriber number. For example, a local call to a Mutsamudu number would be dialed as 761 1234. When calling from abroad, the international format is +269 761 XXXX, omitting any trunk prefix. Comoros does not use a trunk prefix (such as '0') for domestic calls; the NDC is always dialed as part of the number.

It is important to note that this prefix is geographic, meaning that the number is physically associated with a specific exchange in Mutsamudu. However, with the advent of VoIP and number portability, the actual location of the subscriber may not correspond to the geographic area, but the number retains its original routing significance.

Overlays and Numbering Plan Considerations

Currently, there are no overlay codes for Mutsamudu; the 761 prefix is unique to this area. The Comorian numbering plan is managed by the Autorité Nationale de Régulation des TIC (ANRTIC), which oversees the allocation of numbering resources. As of the latest updates, the country has not implemented number portability for geographic numbers, so the prefix generally indicates the subscriber's physical location.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Comoros): Dial the 7-digit national number directly, e.g., 761 1234.
• International callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries) followed by Comoros country code 269, then the 7-digit number, e.g., +269 761 1234.
• VoIP users: Ensure that the number is entered in international format, including the +269 prefix, to facilitate proper routing.

When calling from a mobile phone, the same rules apply. It is always advisable to confirm the number with the recipient, as misdialing may result in reaching a different island or service.