Area Code 4490 – Tyrellspass
The phone area code for Tyrellspass is 4490 (international format +3534490). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 4490
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📍 Geographic Location of Tyrellspass
Overview of Area Code 4490 (Tyrellspass)
Area code +353 4490 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Tyrellspass and its surrounding rural areas in County Westmeath, Ireland. This code falls within the broader 044 prefix range, which serves the Midlands region, but the specific 4490 block is dedicated to Tyrellspass and nearby townlands. Tyrellspass is a historic village located approximately 20 km southwest of Mullingar, the county town of Westmeath, and is known for its strategic position along the N6/M6 corridor connecting Dublin to Galway.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The 4490 area code covers Tyrellspass and the immediate hinterland, including parts of the civil parishes of Kilcleagh and Ardnurcher. Administratively, this region falls under Westmeath County Council, with local services and emergency response coordinated through the Midlands region. The code is used for fixed-line telephone services provided by operators such as Eir, Vodafone Ireland, and Virgin Media, all of which operate under the regulatory oversight of ComReg, Ireland's communications regulator.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For callers within Ireland, the local dialing format requires the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and subscriber number. For example, to call a Tyrellspass landline, you would dial:
044 90 XXX XX (where XXX XX represents the 5-digit subscriber number). The full national number is 10 digits (including the leading 0).
For international callers, the Irish country code +353 replaces the leading 0, and the area code is dialed without the trunk prefix. Thus, the same number would be dialed as:
+353 44 90 XXX XX (note: the area code is 4490, but when dialed internationally, the leading 0 is omitted, so you dial 44 90).
When calling from a mobile phone within Ireland, you can typically dial the full national number (044 90 XXX XX) or, in some cases, the international format (+353 44 90 XXX XX) may be used, depending on your carrier's settings.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the 044 area, meaning that the 4490 prefix is unique to Tyrellspass and no additional area codes have been introduced for this locality. However, due to the increasing demand for telecommunication services, ComReg periodically reviews numbering allocations. Subscriber numbers within the 4490 block are 5 digits long, resulting in a total of 10 digits for the complete national number (including the trunk prefix). This structure is consistent with Ireland's National Numbering Scheme, which mandates that geographic numbers have a maximum length of 10 digits (excluding the international access code).
Practical Usage and Tips
For businesses and residents in Tyrellspass, it is essential to display numbers in international format on websites and marketing materials to facilitate global reach. For example, a local business might list its number as +353 44 90 12345. When dialing from abroad, callers should remember to use the + sign or the appropriate international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries) followed by 353 and the rest of the number. For local callers, it is also important to note that while mobile numbers in Ireland are not geographic, landline numbers like those in the 4490 range are tied to the physical location, which can affect call rates for some tariff plans.