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Area Code 0140 – Kango

The phone area code for Kango is 0140 (international format +2410140). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.

Current Local Time
06:54:40
UTC • UTC +00:00
Full Dialing Format
+2410140
Population 5,734
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Admin Region Estuaire
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Elevation 10m
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GPS Coordinates 0.1718, 10.1091
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📍 Geographic Location of Kango

Geographic Overview

The area code 0140 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Kango, located in the Estuaire Province of Gabon. Kango is situated approximately 70 kilometers northeast of the capital, Libreville, along the Komo River. This code is used for fixed-line telephone services within the Kango exchange area, serving residential, commercial, and administrative subscribers.

Dialing Formats

When dialing a Kango number from within Gabon, subscribers must use the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the NDC and the subscriber number. The full national format is 0 140 XX XX XX (8 digits after the trunk prefix). For international callers, the country calling code for Gabon is +241, and the leading 0 of the national prefix is dropped. The international format becomes +241 140 XX XX XX.

Example: A local number in Kango might be 0140 12 34 56. To call this from abroad, you would dial +241 140 12 34 56.

Calling Instructions

  • Within Gabon: Dial 0140 followed by the 6-digit subscriber number (e.g., 0140 12 34 56).
  • From outside Gabon: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 or 011), then 241, then 140 followed by the 6-digit subscriber number (e.g., +241 140 12 34 56).

Regulatory and Technical Notes

The Gabonese numbering plan, managed by the Ministry of Digital Economy and the regulatory authority (ARCEP Gabon), follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. Geographic codes like 0140 are allocated to fixed-line operators, primarily Gabon Telecom, and are used for PSTN and fixed VoIP services. The code is not portable to mobile networks; mobile numbers in Gabon are identified by prefixes starting with 06, 07, or 05. As of recent years, Gabon has not implemented overlay codes for geographic areas, so the 0140 code remains unique to Kango and its surrounding localities.

For businesses and residents in Kango, using the correct dialing format is essential for successful call completion, especially for international communications. The geographic nature of the code means that tariffs are typically based on the caller's location and the destination's zone, with international calls incurring higher charges.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What city does the area code 0140 belong to in Gabon?
The area code 0140 is assigned to the town of Kango, located in the Estuaire Province of Gabon.
How do I call a Kango number from abroad?
To call a Kango number from abroad, dial your country's international access code, then Gabon's country code +241, then the area code 140 (without the leading 0), followed by the 6-digit subscriber number. For example, +241 140 12 34 56.
Is 0140 a mobile or fixed-line prefix?
0140 is a fixed-line geographic prefix. Mobile numbers in Gabon use different prefixes, such as 06, 07, or 05.
What is the national dialing format for Kango numbers?
Within Gabon, you must dial 0 followed by the area code 140 and the 6-digit subscriber number, resulting in a total of 9 digits after the trunk prefix. Example: 0140 12 34 56.
Can I port a Kango fixed-line number to a mobile network?
No, number portability in Gabon is limited to within the same service category. Geographic fixed-line numbers like 0140 cannot be ported to mobile networks.