Area Code 221 – Mahaicony
The phone area code for Mahaicony is 221 (international format +592221). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Mahaicony
Geographic Overview and Jurisdiction
The area code 221 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Mahaicony, located in the Mahaica-Berbice region of Guyana. This administrative region lies along the Atlantic coast, approximately 60 kilometers southeast of the capital, Georgetown. The 221 prefix serves the town center and its surrounding rural communities, which are primarily engaged in rice cultivation and fishing. As a geographic code, 221 is tied to the PSTN infrastructure of the fixed-line network, and its allocation is managed by the Guyana Public Utilities Commission (PUC) in accordance with the national numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations.
Dialing Formats and Procedures
For local callers within Guyana, dialing a Mahaicony number requires the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The complete national format is 0-221-XXXX, where XXXX represents the four-digit local extension. For example, a local call to a business in Mahaicony would be dialed as 0-221-1234. International callers must use Guyana's country calling code, +592, and omit the trunk prefix. Thus, from abroad, the same number is dialed as +592-221-1234. It is important to note that Guyana's fixed-line numbers are seven digits in length, comprising the three-digit area code and a four-digit subscriber number. No overlay codes have been introduced for Mahaicony, so the 221 area code remains exclusive to this geographic region.
Caller Instructions and Practical Considerations
When placing a call to Mahaicony from another country, always replace the leading zero of the national format with the +592 country code. For instance, if you are calling from the United States or the United Kingdom, you would dial +592 221 XXXX. Local callers should be aware that calls to geographic numbers are typically tariffed based on distance, though Guyana's telecom market has seen increased competition and bundled pricing. For users of VoIP services, such as those offered by local ISPs, the same dialing rules apply, but ensure that your service provider includes international calling to Guyana in your plan. Emergency services in Mahaicony are reached via the national emergency numbers, not through the 221 prefix. For directory assistance or billing inquiries related to this area, contact your telephone service provider.