Area Code 2724 – Abobo, Abidjan
The phone area code for Abobo, Abidjan is 2724 (international format +2252724). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Abobo, Abidjan
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +225 2724 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Abobo district, located in the northern part of Abidjan, the economic capital of Côte d’Ivoire. Abobo is one of the ten communes of the Abidjan Autonomous District and is known for its dense residential areas and commercial activity. The prefix 2724 is part of the 27 range, which is allocated to fixed-line services in the Abidjan region. Specifically, numbers with the 2724 prefix are routed to the Abobo exchange, serving both residential and business subscribers within the commune.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For callers within Côte d’Ivoire, the national dialing format is 27 24 XX XX XX (or 2724 XX XX XX without spaces). The full national number is 10 digits long, including the leading '27'. When calling from abroad, the international format is +225 27 24 XX XX XX or +225 2724 XX XX XX. The country code for Côte d’Ivoire is +225, and the '0' trunk prefix is not used in international dialing.
For local callers within Abobo or the greater Abidjan area, you must still dial the full 10-digit number (including the '27') because Côte d’Ivoire uses closed dialing plan. There is no local abbreviated dialing. For international callers, always replace the leading '0' of the national number with +225. For example, a number listed as 27 24 12 34 56 should be dialed as +225 27 24 12 34 56 from overseas.
Numbering Plan and Overlay Considerations
The Ivorian numbering plan, managed by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ARTCI), uses a closed numbering system. The '27' prefix is designated for fixed-line services in the Abidjan region, while other prefixes like '25' and '26' are used for other fixed-line areas. There is no overlay code for Abobo; the 2724 prefix is exclusively assigned to the Abobo exchange. However, due to number portability, a subscriber may retain their 2724 number even if they move to a different geographic area, but the prefix still identifies the original location.
Practical Examples
- Local call (within Côte d’Ivoire): 27 24 12 34 56
- International call (from abroad): +225 27 24 12 34 56
When calling from a mobile phone in Côte d’Ivoire, the same national format applies. For businesses, using a 2724 number can establish a local presence in Abobo, which is beneficial for reaching the community and leveraging the area's economic activity.