Area Code 1140 – Kango
The phone area code for Kango is 1140 (international format +2411140). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Kango
Overview of Area Code 1140 (Kango, Gabon)
Area code 1140 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 and the N1 road, serving as an important administrative and commercial hub for the surrounding region.
When dialing a fixed-line number in Kango from within Gabon, subscribers must use the full national format: 0 1140 XX XX (where X represents the subscriber's unique line number). The leading '0' is the national trunk prefix, used to access the PSTN network within the country. For example, a local call to a Kango number would be dialed as 011 40 12 34 (if the subscriber number is 12 34).
For international callers, the Gabon country code (+241) replaces the trunk prefix '0'. Therefore, the same number would be dialed as +241 1140 12 34 from abroad. It is crucial to note that the '0' is not included when dialing from outside Gabon.
Kango's geographic numbering falls under the national numbering plan administered by the Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques (ARCEP Gabon). The 1140 prefix is allocated exclusively to fixed-line services, typically provided by the incumbent operator Gabon Telecom and other licensed fixed operators. These numbers are tied to physical locations, meaning that the call routing is based on the PSTN infrastructure serving the Kango exchange area.
As with many countries, Gabon has implemented number portability for fixed lines, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators, but the geographic significance of the prefix remains for routing and administrative purposes.
For businesses and residents in Kango, having a local geographic number enhances local presence and trust. Callers from other regions in Gabon will incur standard national long-distance charges when dialing 1140 numbers, while calls from within Kango are typically charged as local calls. International callers should check with their service provider for applicable international rates to Gabon.
When storing or displaying a Kango fixed-line number for international use, always include the country code: +241 1140 XX XX. This ensures correct routing from any global location.