Area Code 747 – Muarabungo
The phone area code for Muarabungo is 747 (international format +62747). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Muarabungo
Overview of Area Code +62 747
Area code 747 is a geographic destination code within the Indonesian national numbering plan, assigned to the Muarabungo region in the province of Jambi, on the island of Sumatra. This code follows the ITU-T E.164 international standard and is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services. The area served encompasses the administrative districts of Muarabungo and its surrounding regencies, including the towns of Bungo and Tebo. As a geographic code, it routes calls to a specific physical exchange, and the tariff structure is based on the distance between the caller and the destination.
Dialing Formats
To call a fixed-line number in Muarabungo from within Indonesia, subscribers must use the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber's local number. For example, a local number of 123456 would be dialed as 0747 123456 from elsewhere in Indonesia. From outside Indonesia, callers must use the international access code (typically 00 or +), followed by Indonesia's country code 62, the area code without the leading zero, and the subscriber number. Hence, the same number would be dialed as +62 747 123456.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 747 area code is allocated by the Indonesian Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (BRTI) and is administered under the Jambi provincial numbering plan. It covers a predominantly rural and agricultural region, with Muarabungo serving as the primary urban center. The area is known for its palm oil and rubber plantations, and the telecommunications infrastructure supports both residential and business needs. As with many geographic codes in Indonesia, the introduction of overlay plans or number portability may affect dialing procedures, but as of now, the 747 code remains a single, distinct geographic destination.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within the 747 area, it is common to dial only the subscriber number for local calls, though this practice may vary by operator. For long-distance calls within Indonesia, always include the trunk prefix and area code. International callers should note that Indonesian numbers are variable in length, and the total number of digits after the country code (including the area code) is typically 9 to 10 digits. Always verify the exact number with the recipient to avoid misdialing.