Area Code 1193 – Booué
The phone area code for Booué is 1193 (international format +2411193). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Booué
Geographic Overview and Jurisdiction
The +241 1193 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the landline network serving Booué, a town located in the Ogooué-Ivindo Province of central Gabon. Booué is an administrative and commercial hub along the Ogooué River, with its economy historically tied to timber and transport. The code is allocated to fixed-line services within the Booué exchange area, which encompasses the town and its immediate rural surroundings. As with all Gabonese geographic codes, +241 1193 is used exclusively for traditional PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) lines, not for mobile or VoIP services.
Dialing Formats and Call Routing
To call a Booué fixed-line number from within Gabon, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the NDC and the subscriber number. For example, a local Booué number might be formatted as 0 1193 XX XX (where X represents the local subscriber digits). Internationally, callers must use the full E.164 format: the country code +241, the NDC 1193, and the subscriber number, resulting in +241 1193 XX XX. It is important to note that the leading 0 is only used for domestic calls and must be omitted when dialing from abroad.
Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations
Gabon’s national numbering plan, administered by the Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Posts (ARCEP Gabon), does not currently impose an overlay on the Booué geographic code. The 1193 prefix remains a standalone code for the Booué area, meaning that local calls within the same exchange area can be made using only the subscriber number (without the area code) if supported by the local network. However, for calls from other regions of Gabon, the full domestic format 0 1193 must be used.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Booué): If your phone system supports abbreviated dialing, you may dial only the subscriber number. Otherwise, use the full domestic format 0 1193 XX XX.
- Domestic callers from other Gabonese cities (e.g., Libreville): Dial 0 1193 XX XX.
- International callers: Dial your country’s international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries), then 241 1193 XX XX (omit the leading 0).
Always verify the exact subscriber number length with your contact, as Gabon’s fixed-line numbers typically consist of 8 digits total (including the NDC). For any technical issues, contact your local telecom provider or ARCEP Gabon for assistance.