Area Code 4443 – Bundung/Serekunda

Overview of +220 4443

The Gambia's national numbering plan, administered by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), follows the ITU-T E.164 standard. The country calling code +220 is used for all fixed and mobile services. The prefix 4443 is a geographic area code assigned to the Bundung and Serekunda area, located in the western part of the country, within the Greater Banjul Area. This region is one of the most densely populated and commercially active areas of The Gambia, serving as a major residential and business hub.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Context

The 4443 prefix covers the urban and peri-urban zones of Serekunda, which includes the towns of Bundung, Latri Kunda, and surrounding neighborhoods. Serekunda is the largest city in The Gambia and serves as an important commercial center, distinct from the capital Banjul. The prefix is allocated to fixed-line services, primarily provided by Gamtel, the national telecommunications operator. Subscribers under this prefix are geographically tied to the exchange serving the Serekunda area.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

When dialing a number with the prefix 4443, the full national significant number (NSN) is seven digits, starting with the prefix itself. For example, a local number might be 4443 123. To call from within The Gambia, you simply dial the seven-digit number: 4443 123. To call from abroad, you must include the country calling code: +220 4443 123 (or 00220 4443 123 from countries using international prefix 00).

For callers within The Gambia, there is no trunk prefix (such as '0' used in many countries); the number is dialed as a closed numbering plan. For international callers, it is essential to replace the '+' with the appropriate international access code (e.g., 011 from North America, 00 from most European countries) before dialing the country code and the subscriber number.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the current numbering plan, there is no overlay code for the Serekunda area; the 4443 prefix is unique to this geographic region. However, due to the growth of mobile services, many fixed-line numbers are being used for VoIP and other services, but the geographic significance remains for routing and emergency services. Callers should be aware that numbers starting with 4443 are fixed-line and may not support SMS or mobile-specific features.

For businesses and residents in the Bundung/Serekunda area, having a 4443 number establishes a local presence and can be more cost-effective for local calls. When dialing from a mobile phone within The Gambia, the same seven-digit format applies.