Area Code 1190 – Makokou

Geographic Overview

Country code +241 is assigned to Gabon under the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan. The national destination code (NDC) 1190 designates a geographic numbering area centered on Makokou, the capital of Ogooué-Ivindo Province in northeastern Gabon. This code serves the urban commune of Makokou and its surrounding administrative subdivisions, including the Ivindo River basin communities. As a geographic allocation, 1190 is tied to the PSTN infrastructure of the region, historically operated by Gabon Telecom, and is used for fixed-line voice services.

Dialing Formats

For international callers, the full number must be dialed as +241 1190 XXX XX, where the NDC 1190 is followed by a subscriber number of typically six digits. The complete international format omits the trunk prefix '0' that is used domestically. Within Gabon, callers must dial 0 1190 XXX XX to reach a fixed line in Makokou from another region. Local calls within the same NDC may permit abbreviated dialing, but this is operator-dependent and not guaranteed.

Caller Instructions

For callers outside Gabon: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + from mobile), then 241, followed by 1190 and the subscriber number. Ensure you drop any leading '0' from the domestic format. Example: to reach a line with subscriber number 45 67 89, dial +241 1190 45 67 89.

For callers within Gabon: Dial 0, then 1190, then the subscriber number. Example: 0 1190 45 67 89. If you are calling from a mobile phone, the same format applies.

Regulatory and Technical Notes

Gabon's numbering plan is administered by the Agence de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (ARCEP). Geographic codes like 1190 are allocated to fixed-line services and are subject to number portability regulations. However, porting is more common for mobile numbers; fixed-line porting may be limited. As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes for Makokou, but the regulator may introduce changes to accommodate growth. VoIP providers offering Gabonese numbers must adhere to national numbering rules, and geographic numbers may be used for fixed wireless access in some areas.

When dialing from a foreign country, be mindful of time zones (Gabon is UTC+1) and potential carrier restrictions. Some international carriers may not route calls to Gabonese fixed lines without proper international dialing codes. Always verify the subscriber number length, as it can vary; the example above uses a six-digit subscriber number, but some numbers may have seven digits.