Area Code 446 – Kotu/Senegambia
The phone area code for Kotu/Senegambia is 446 (international format +220446). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Kotu/Senegambia
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The area code 446 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Kotu/Senegambia region of The Gambia. This zone encompasses the coastal tourist and residential areas south of the capital, Banjul, including the towns of Kotu, Senegambia, and adjacent neighborhoods within the Kanifing Municipal Council and the Western Division. The code serves both fixed-line PSTN subscribers and, in some cases, fixed wireless terminals registered to these localities.
Dialing Formats and Number Structure
When calling a landline in the Kotu/Senegambia area from abroad, the international format is +220 446 XXXX, where +220 is the country calling code for The Gambia, 446 is the area code, and XXXX represents the local subscriber number (typically 4 digits). For example, a local number might be +220 446 1234. Within The Gambia, callers must dial the full national number: 446 XXXX. Note that The Gambia uses a closed numbering plan; the trunk prefix '0' is not used, and the country code is always required for international calls.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within The Gambia): Dial 446 XXXX (7 digits total, including the NDC).
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011), then 220, then 446 XXXX. For example, from the US/Canada, dial 011 220 446 1234.
Overlays and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan updates, there are no overlay codes assigned to the Kotu/Senegambia area; the 446 code remains exclusive to this geographic region. However, with the ongoing migration toward Next Generation Networks (NGN) and VoIP, some subscribers may be reachable via IP-based infrastructure, but the number retains its geographic significance for routing and emergency services.
Practical Usage Notes
Businesses and residents in the Senegambia area—a hub for tourism and commerce—often list their contact numbers in international directories with the +220 446 prefix. When dialing from a mobile phone, ensure that you have the correct international access code for your carrier. For travelers, local SIM cards can be used to call these numbers at national rates, avoiding high international tariffs.