Area Code 572 – Ghedo, West Region
The phone area code for Ghedo, West Region is 572 (international format +251572). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Ghedo, West Region
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Context
The +251 572 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Ghedo region in the western part of Ethiopia. This area falls under the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region (SNNPR), specifically the Gedeo Zone, with its administrative center in Dila. The code serves both urban and rural communities within this zone, including towns such as Dila, Yirgachefe, and surrounding localities. As a geographic code, it is tied to a specific physical territory, and calls to this code are routed to fixed-line PSTN subscribers within that defined area.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For international callers, the full E.164 format is essential: +251 572 XXX XXX (where X represents the subscriber's local number). For example, a call to a landline in Dila would be dialed as +251 572 123 456. Domestic callers within Ethiopia must use the trunk prefix '0' before the area code: 0 572 XXX XXX. When dialing from a mobile phone within Ethiopia, the same domestic format applies. It is important to note that the subscriber number length may vary, but the total number of digits after the country code (excluding the '+') is typically 9, as per the Ethiopian numbering plan.
Overlay Considerations and Numbering Plan
Currently, there is no overlay code for the 572 area; the code is exclusively used for the Gedeo Zone. However, as Ethiopia's telecommunications infrastructure evolves, particularly with the expansion of VoIP and fixed wireless services, the Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) may introduce changes. Subscribers in this area are primarily served by Ethio Telecom, the incumbent operator, though the market is opening to competition. For callers, it is crucial to always include the area code when dialing from outside the local area, even if the call originates from a mobile phone, to ensure proper routing.
Practical Examples and Usage
To illustrate, a business in Yirgachefe with a landline number 572 45 6789 would be reached internationally as +251 572 45 6789. Domestically, a caller from Addis Ababa would dial 0 572 45 6789. For local calls within the same area code, the area code may be omitted, but this practice is increasingly discouraged as it can lead to misdialing if number changes occur. Always verify the complete number with the recipient to avoid connectivity issues.