Area Code 1192 – Mékambo

Overview of Area Code 1192 (Mékambo)

Area code 1192 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Mékambo, located in the Ogooué-Ivindo Province of northeastern Gabon. This code is part of the national numbering plan under the ITU-T E.164 recommendation, which designates the country calling code +241 for Gabon. The 1192 prefix routes calls to fixed-line subscribers within the Mékambo exchange area, which serves the town and its surrounding administrative districts.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

Mékambo is the administrative center of the Zadié Department within Ogooué-Ivindo. The area code 1192 covers the town itself and nearby localities that are within the local exchange's serving area. This is a landline (PSTN) allocation, and the service is provided by the incumbent operator, Gabon Telecom, which manages the fixed-line infrastructure in the region. The region is characterized by dense equatorial forest and is relatively remote, with limited fixed-line penetration compared to urban centers like Libreville.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

To call a fixed-line number in Mékambo from within Gabon, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The national significant number (NSN) for Mékambo numbers is eight digits, comprising the area code (1192) and a four-digit subscriber line number (e.g., 0 1192 XXXX). For example, a local number might be 0 1192 1234.

For international callers, the correct format is to dial the international access prefix (typically 00 or +), then Gabon's country code 241, followed by the area code without the leading trunk prefix, and the subscriber number. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +241 1192 1234 from abroad. It is important to note that the trunk prefix 0 is not included when dialing from outside Gabon.

Overlay Considerations and Numbering Plan

Currently, there is no overlay code for the Mékambo area; the 1192 code is unique to this geographic region. However, as Gabon's telecommunications sector evolves, the regulatory authority (ARCEP Gabon) may introduce number portability or additional area codes. Fixed-line numbers in Gabon are typically used for residential and business landlines, and the quality of service may vary due to the remote location.

Practical Usage

When calling Mékambo from a mobile phone within Gabon, the same national dialing format applies (e.g., 0 1192 XXXX). For callers outside Gabon, using the international format +241 1192 XXXX ensures proper routing. It is advisable to confirm the subscriber number length with the local directory, as some numbers may have fewer digits due to legacy assignments. For any issues, contact your service provider for assistance.