Area Code 0192 – Mékambo
The phone area code for Mékambo is 0192 (international format +2410192). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Mékambo
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +241 0192 numbering block is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Mékambo, located in the Ogooué-Ivindo Province of northeastern Gabon. This code serves the administrative department of Zadié, with Mékambo as its principal town. The area is characterized by dense equatorial rainforest and is a hub for local trade, particularly in timber and agriculture. The code covers the urban center and surrounding villages within the Zadié department, but does not extend to other major cities like Makokou (the provincial capital), which uses a different prefix.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For international callers, the full E.164 format must be used: +241 0192 XXX XXX (where X represents the subscriber's local number). Note that the leading '0' of the NDC is only used when dialing domestically within Gabon. For example, a local call from Libreville to Mékambo would be dialed as 0192 XXX XXX, whereas an international call from France would be +241 192 XXX XXX (the '0' is dropped after the country code). When calling within Mékambo itself, local numbers may be dialed as a shorter 6-digit sequence, but for clarity and consistency, the full national format is recommended.
Numbering and Overlay Considerations
Gabon's national numbering plan, managed by the Agence de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (ARCEP), allocates geographic codes in a closed numbering plan. The 0192 prefix is a geographic code, meaning it is tied to a physical location. As of the latest updates, there is no overlay code for Mékambo; the 0192 prefix remains the sole geographic code for the area. Subscribers in Mékambo typically have 6-digit local numbers, making the total national significant number (NSN) length 9 digits (including the leading '0' of the NDC).
Practical Usage and Considerations
For businesses operating in Mékambo, it is essential to display the number in international format on websites and marketing materials to avoid confusion for foreign clients. For travelers and expatriates, ensure your mobile or VoIP provider supports calls to Gabonese geographic numbers. While VoIP services are increasingly popular, the 0192 prefix is primarily served by traditional PSTN infrastructure, which may have limited capacity. For emergency services, always dial the local emergency numbers (e.g., 1300 for police) rather than relying on the geographic code.