Area Code 1182 – Tchibanga

Geographic Overview of Area Code 1182

Area code 1182 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Tchibanga, the capital of the Nyanga Province in southwestern Gabon. This code is part of the national numbering plan under the country calling code +241, managed by the Telecommunications Regulatory Agency of Gabon (ARCEP Gabon). Tchibanga serves as an administrative and commercial hub for the region, with its economy based on trade, agriculture, and local services.

Dialing Formats and Call Routing

When calling a fixed-line subscriber in Tchibanga from within Gabon, the national format requires dialing the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, a local number might be formatted as 0118 2X XX XX (where X represents the subscriber digits). Internationally, callers must use the full international format: +241 118 2X XX XX (or +241 1182XXXXX). Note that the leading 0 is dropped when dialing from abroad.

All fixed-line numbers in Gabon are eight digits long after the country code, including the NDC. The area code 1182 is a geographic allocation, meaning that the tariff and routing are based on the physical location of the line. Calls from other regions in Gabon to Tchibanga are typically charged at national long-distance rates, while international calls are billed according to the operator's international tariff.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for Tchibanga; the area code 1182 is unique to this locality. However, as part of the national numbering plan, the regulator may introduce additional codes if demand exceeds capacity. Subscribers in Tchibanga can be reached via both traditional PSTN lines and VoIP services that support geographic numbering. For VoIP users, it is essential to ensure that the service provider correctly routes calls to Gabon using the +241 country code and the proper NDC.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Gabon: dial 0118 2X XX XX (including the trunk prefix). For international callers: dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries), then 241 118 2X XX XX. If you are using a mobile phone, you can simply dial +241 118 2X XX XX.

Always verify the number length: after the country code and NDC, the subscriber number should be five digits (since the NDC is four digits, the total national significant number is eight digits). For example, a complete international number might look like +241 118 245 678.