Area Code 3724 – Yendi

Overview of Ghana Area Code 3724

Area code 3724 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Yendi and its surrounding districts in the Northern Region of Ghana. Yendi serves as the traditional capital of the Dagbon Kingdom and is an important administrative and commercial hub in the eastern part of the Northern Region. The code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana, following ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 3724 code covers the Yendi Municipal District, including the town of Yendi itself and nearby communities such as Kpabia, Gundogu, and Nyanpala. It also serves surrounding areas within the former Yendi District, which is now split into Yendi Municipal and Mion District. The region is predominantly rural, with agriculture as the main economic activity, but Yendi town hosts local government offices, a traditional palace, and markets.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

To call a fixed-line number in Yendi from within Ghana, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 3724 and the subscriber number. The complete national number is typically 9 digits long, including the leading zero. For example, a local number might be 0 3724 12345.

From outside Ghana, callers must use the international access code (e.g., 00 or +), followed by Ghana's country code 233, then the area code without the leading zero (3724), and the subscriber number. Thus, the international format would be +233 3724 12345.

When dialing within the same area code, local calls may be made using only the subscriber number, depending on the operator's network configuration. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full national format.

Overlay Considerations and Numbering Plan

Currently, there is no overlay code for Yendi; the 3724 code is exclusively assigned to this geographic area. The NCA has implemented mobile number portability, but fixed-line numbers are generally not portable across different geographic areas. As of the latest NCA updates, the numbering plan is closed, meaning all numbers must be dialed in full, including the area code, even for local calls.

Caller Guidance

• Local callers (within Yendi): Dial the 9-digit national number starting with 0 (e.g., 0 3724 12345).
• Callers from other parts of Ghana: Dial the same national format: 0 3724 12345.
• International callers: Dial +233 3724 12345 (omit the leading 0).

For businesses and residents in Yendi, the fixed-line network is primarily provided by Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Vodafone Ghana) and other licensed operators. It is important to verify the correct number length with your service provider, as subscriber numbers may vary in length.