Area Code 2224 – Plateaux
The phone area code for Plateaux is 2224 (international format +2422224). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Plateaux
Geographic Overview and Jurisdiction
The prefix +242 2224 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Plateaux Department of the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville). This department, with its administrative center in the city of Owando, is located in the central-northern part of the country. The code covers the fixed-line telephone network within this jurisdiction, serving both residential and business subscribers connected to the PSTN.
Dialing Formats and Usage
When calling a fixed-line number in the Plateaux region from within Congo-Brazzaville, the national trunk prefix 0 is used, followed by the NDC and the subscriber number. The full national format is 0 2224 XX XX. For example, a local number might be 0 2224 12 34.
For international callers, the country calling code +242 replaces the trunk prefix. The international format becomes +242 2224 XX XX. Thus, to reach the same subscriber from abroad, one would dial +242 2224 12 34.
It is important to note that the leading 0 is only used within the country and must be omitted when dialing from outside Congo-Brazzaville.
Geographic Coverage and Overlays
The 2224 code is specifically allocated to the Plateaux Department, which includes the cities of Owando, Boundji, and Makoua, among other localities. As a geographic code, it is tied to the physical location of the fixed-line service. There are currently no overlay codes or additional NDCs assigned to the Plateaux region; the 2224 prefix remains the sole code for fixed-line services in this area.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Congo-Brazzaville): Dial 0 2224 XX XX.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most countries), then 242, then 2224 XX XX (without the leading 0).
- Callers from mobile networks: The same dialing rules apply; however, be aware that calls to fixed-line numbers may be charged at higher rates depending on your operator.
Always verify the number with the recipient, as the subscriber number length may vary. The total number of digits after the country code is typically 9 (including the NDC).