Area Code 4483 – Brikama/Kanilia

Overview of +220 4483

The Gambia's national numbering plan, administered by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), follows the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. The country calling code is +220, and geographic numbers are identified by a fixed-length National Significant Number (NSN) of seven digits. The prefix 4483 is a geographic area code assigned to the Brikama/Kanilia region, located in the Western Division of The Gambia. Brikama is the largest city in the region and serves as an important administrative and commercial center, while Kanilia is a nearby settlement. This prefix is used for fixed-line telephone services within this specific geographic area.

Dialing Formats and Procedures

For local callers within The Gambia, the number is dialed as a seven-digit sequence: 4483 XXX. For example, if the subscriber number is 123, the local dialing format is 4483123. No trunk prefix (such as '0') is used in The Gambia; the full NSN is dialed directly. For international callers, the number must be dialed in the international format: +220 4483 123 (or 00220 4483 123 from countries using the international prefix 00). The plus sign (+) represents the international access code, which varies by country (e.g., 011 from the United States, 00 from most European countries).

Geographic Significance and Coverage

The Brikama/Kanilia area code 4483 is part of the geographic numbering plan, meaning that the number is tied to a physical location. This is in contrast to mobile numbers, which are non-geographic and start with 7 or 9. The prefix 4483 specifically covers the Brikama municipality and its surrounding areas, including Kanilia. Brikama is known for its craft markets and is a hub for local commerce, while Kanilia is a smaller settlement nearby. Fixed-line services in this region are typically provided by the incumbent operator, Gamtel, though other licensed operators may also offer services using this prefix.

Caller Instructions

For local callers: simply dial the seven-digit number, e.g., 4483123. For international callers: dial your country's international access code, then 220, then the seven-digit number, e.g., +220 4483 123. Note that when dialing from a mobile phone, you can use the plus sign (+) instead of the international access code. There are no overlay codes in The Gambia, so the 4483 prefix is unique to the Brikama/Kanilia area. If you are unsure whether a number is geographic or mobile, remember that geographic numbers in The Gambia typically start with 4, while mobile numbers start with 7 or 9.