Area Code 4412 – Tanji

Overview of Gambia’s +220 4412 Geographic Prefix

The international dialing code +220 is assigned to the Republic of The Gambia under the ITU-T E.164 numbering plan. Within this national plan, the prefix 4412 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) that routes calls to the coastal town of Tanji, located in the Kombo North district of the Western Division (West Coast Region). Tanji is a significant fishing community and a popular tourist destination, situated approximately 30 kilometers southwest of the capital, Banjul.

Geographic Allocation and Dialing Formats

In The Gambia, geographic numbers are fixed-length and consist of the NDC (which begins with a '4' for landlines) followed by a subscriber number. The prefix 4412 is part of the NDC structure for the Tanji exchange area. The complete national significant number (NSN) is typically 7 digits long, including the NDC. For example, a local Tanji number might be formatted as 4412XXX.

• National dialing (within The Gambia): Dial 4412XXX directly from any landline or mobile phone in the country. No trunk prefix is required.
• International dialing (from abroad): Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 220, followed by the NDC and subscriber number: +220 4412XXX.
• Example: If the local number is 4412345, an international caller would dial +220 4412345.

Caller Instructions and Overlay Considerations

For callers within The Gambia, dialing a Tanji landline requires only the 7-digit NSN. For international callers, it is crucial to drop any leading '0' that might be used in local formatting (though Gambia does not use a trunk prefix). The Gambia’s numbering plan does not currently employ area code overlays; each geographic area has a unique NDC. However, as the country’s telecom market evolves, some numbers may be reassigned or used for VoIP services, but the 4412 prefix remains officially designated for the Tanji exchange.

Practical Usage and Routing

Tanji numbers are primarily used by local businesses, government offices, and residents. The prefix is managed by the Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and assigned to fixed-line operators such as Gamtel. When calling from a mobile phone, the call is routed via the PSTN to the Tanji exchange. For tourists or business partners abroad, using the +220 4412 format ensures correct routing. Always verify the complete number with the recipient, as the final digits are essential for successful connection.