Area Code 0182 – Tchibanga
The phone area code for Tchibanga is 0182 (international format +2410182). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Tchibanga
Geographic Overview
The +241 0182 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Tchibanga area in Gabon. Tchibanga is the capital of the Nyanga Province, located in the southwestern part of the country, near the border with the Republic of the Congo. This code is used for fixed-line telephone services within the Tchibanga exchange area, which includes the urban center and its surrounding localities.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Gabon, the national dialing format is 0182 XXX XXX, where the leading '0' is used to access the national trunk network. For international callers, the format is +241 182 XXX XXX (or 00241 182 XXX XXX when using the international prefix). Note that the leading '0' of the NDC is dropped when dialing from abroad.
Numbering Details
Gabonese fixed-line numbers typically consist of 8 digits after the country code, including the NDC. In the case of Tchibanga, the full national number is 8 digits: the NDC '0182' followed by a 4-digit subscriber number. The subscriber number is allocated by the incumbent operator, Gabon Telecom, which historically provides fixed-line services in the region.
Caller Instructions
Local callers: Dial the full national number, e.g., 0182 123 456.
International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then Gabon's country code 241, then the NDC without the leading '0', followed by the subscriber number, e.g., +241 182 123 456.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
Gabon's numbering plan is administered by the Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Posts (ARCEP). Geographic numbers are tied to a physical location, and while fixed-line penetration is limited, these numbers are essential for businesses and government institutions in Tchibanga. As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes in Tchibanga; the 0182 prefix is unique to this area. However, with the ongoing digital migration, some fixed-line numbers may be routed over VoIP infrastructure, but the geographic significance remains for billing and emergency services.