Area Code 2225 – Bouenza/Lekoumou/Niari
The phone area code for Bouenza/Lekoumou/Niari is 2225 (international format +2422225). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Bouenza/Lekoumou/Niari
Overview
The +242 2225 prefix is a geographic area code assigned to the combined telecommunications regions of Bouenza, Lékoumou, and Niari departments in the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville). These departments are located in the southern part of the country, bordering the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south and Gabon to the west. The principal cities served by this prefix include Dolisie (the largest city in Niari and the country's third-largest), Nkayi (in Bouenza), and Sibiti (the capital of Lékoumou).
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in this region from within Congo-Brazzaville, subscribers must dial the full national number, which includes the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The national format is: 0 2225 XX XX (or 02225 XXXXX depending on the number length). For example, a local number might be dialed as 02225 12345.
For international callers, the country calling code +242 replaces the leading '0'. The international format is: +242 2225 XX XX. For instance, to call a number in Dolisie, you would dial +242 2225 12345.
Geographic Significance
This prefix is geographic, meaning it is tied to a specific physical location and is primarily used for fixed-line (PSTN) services. The numbering plan follows the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. The area code 2225 is part of the national numbering plan managed by the Agence de Régulation des Postes et des Communications Électroniques (ARPCE) of Congo-Brazzaville.
It is important to note that with the growth of mobile telephony and VoIP, some numbers may be ported or used for non-geographic services, but the prefix retains its geographic designation for routing and regulatory purposes.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Congo): Dial the full national number starting with '0', e.g., 02225 12345.
- International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 or +), then the Congo country code 242, followed by the area code and subscriber number without the leading '0': +242 2225 12345.
Always verify the current number length, as Congo has moved to a closed numbering plan with 9 digits for fixed lines (including the leading '0').