Area Code 574 – Kaur
The phone area code for Kaur is 574 (international format +220574). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Kaur
Overview of Area Code 574 (Kaur, Gambia)
Area code 574 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Kaur and its surrounding administrative district in the Central River Region of the Republic of The Gambia. Kaur is a significant agricultural and trading settlement located on the north bank of the Gambia River, serving as a local administrative hub.
When dialing a fixed-line subscriber in Kaur from within The Gambia, callers must use the full national significant number, which includes the area code followed by the subscriber's local number. The national dialing format is 574 XXXX, where 574 is the area code and XXXX represents the five-digit subscriber line. Note that the leading trunk prefix '0' is used when dialing domestically from another region within The country.
For international callers, the correct format is +220 574 XXXX, where +220 is the country calling code for The Gambia, followed by the area code (without the trunk prefix) and the subscriber number. For example, a complete international number might appear as +220 574 1234.
As with all geographic numbers in The Gambia, area code 574 is tied to a physical location and is used primarily for fixed-line PSTN services. The Gambia has implemented mobile number portability, but fixed-line geographic numbers generally remain associated with their original exchange area. Overlay codes have not been introduced in this region, so the 574 code remains the sole geographic identifier for Kaur.
Callers should be aware that international tariffs apply when calling from abroad, and local callers may incur charges depending on their service provider. VoIP users must ensure they include the country code and area code even when calling within the same region, as per E.164 standards.