Area Code 44 – Marisa
The phone area code for Marisa is 44 (international format +6244). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Marisa
Overview of Area Code +62 44
Area code 44 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Marisa region in Indonesia. Marisa is the capital of the Pohuwato Regency, located in the province of Gorontalo on the island of Sulawesi. This code is part of the Indonesian numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The full international dialing format for a fixed-line number in this area is +62 44x xxxx, where the total number of digits after the country code varies between 7 and 9, depending on the local subscriber number length.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +62 44 area code serves the western part of Gorontalo province, primarily covering the Pohuwato Regency and its surrounding districts. Key towns and administrative centers within this code include Marisa, Lemito, Popayato, and Randangan. The region is known for its agricultural and mining activities, with Marisa serving as the commercial and administrative hub. The code is also used for fixed-line services in nearby rural areas, providing PSTN connectivity to residential and business customers.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
When dialing a number within the same area code (local call), subscribers typically dial only the subscriber number, omitting the area code. For calls from other parts of Indonesia, the format is 044x xxxx (including the trunk prefix '0'). International callers must dial +62 44x xxxx (or the alternative international prefix 01162 44x xxxx from countries using the NANP). For example, a local number in Marisa might be 0442 12345; from abroad, it would be dialed as +62 442 12345. It is important to note that the area code '44' is distinct from the mobile prefix '44' used by some operators; mobile numbers in Indonesia typically begin with '08' and are non-geographic.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T national numbering plan updates, there is no overlay code for the Marisa area; the 44 code remains exclusive to this geographic region. However, with the ongoing migration to IP-based networks, some fixed-line numbers may be routed via VoIP, but the geographic significance of the code is retained for number portability and emergency services. Callers should always verify the correct number length, as Indonesian fixed-line numbers can vary. For international callers, it is essential to drop the leading '0' of the trunk prefix when adding the +62 country code.