Area Code 422 – Majene

Overview of Area Code +62 422

Area code 422 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Indonesian numbering plan, assigned to the Majene Regency in the province of West Sulawesi (Sulawesi Barat). This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services in the region, covering the administrative capital Majene and surrounding districts such as Banggae, East Banggae, Pamboang, Sendana, and Tammerodo Sendana. The area is part of the island of Sulawesi, located on the western coast of the island's central peninsula.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Majene from within Indonesia, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 422 and the subscriber number. The national significant number (NSN) length for this area code is typically 7 to 8 digits, excluding the trunk prefix. For example, a local number might be formatted as 0-422-XXXXX or 0-422-XXXXXXX, depending on the specific line. From abroad, callers must use Indonesia's country code +62, omit the leading trunk prefix '0', and dial +62 422 XXXXXXX. For instance, if the local number is 0422-123456, the international format would be +62 422 123456.

Calling Instructions

• Local callers (within Majene): In many cases, local calls within the same area code may be dialed without the area code, but it is always safe to include the full national format (0-422-XXXXXXX) to ensure proper routing.
• National callers (from other Indonesian regions): Dial 0-422-XXXXXXX.
• International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), then 62, then 422, then the subscriber number. Do not dial the leading '0' of the national format.

Geographic and Administrative Context

Majene Regency is a relatively small regency with a population of approximately 170,000 (as of 2020). The area code 422 is one of several NDCs allocated to West Sulawesi province; other codes include 426 for Polewali Mandar and 428 for Mamasa. The region is served by major Indonesian telecommunication providers, including Telkom Indonesia (the incumbent fixed-line operator) and various alternative carriers. As with many fixed-line services in Indonesia, the subscriber number length may vary, and the total number of digits after the area code (excluding trunk prefix) is typically 6 to 7 digits.

For businesses or individuals requiring a presence in Majene, obtaining a local fixed-line number with area code 422 can help establish a local footprint. However, note that fixed-line penetration in rural areas may be lower than in major urban centers, and many residents rely on mobile services. When dialing from a mobile phone, the same national format applies (0-422-XXXXXXX), as mobile networks route the call to the PSTN.