Area Code 2413 – Kitakata, Fukushima
The phone area code for Kitakata, Fukushima is 2413 (international format +812413). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Kitakata, Fukushima
Geographic Overview and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +81 2413 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Kitakata area in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. This code specifically serves the city of Kitakata and its surrounding municipalities, including Aizubange, Nishiaizu, and parts of the Yanaizu area. Administratively, this numbering zone falls under the Kitakata MA (Municipal Area) within the Fukushima Prefecture's Aizu region. The code is managed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) and allocated to Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East (NTT East) for fixed-line services.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local callers within the Kitakata area, the prefix is dialed as 0241-3X-XXXX (the leading '0' is part of the national trunk prefix). When calling from outside the Kitakata region but still within Japan, you must dial 0241-3X-XXXX as well, since the '0' is required for domestic long-distance calls. For international callers, the number must be formatted as +81 241-3X-XXXX, omitting the leading '0'. For example, a typical Kitakata number would be +81 241-345-6789.
Geographic Coverage and Primary Cities
The 0241 area code covers a predominantly rural region known for its historic sake breweries, traditional storehouses, and scenic landscapes. Kitakata City serves as the principal urban center, with a population of approximately 30,000. The code also extends to the towns of Aizubange and Nishiaizu, as well as parts of the village of Yanaizu. These areas are served by NTT East's fixed-line network, which provides PSTN and IP-based (FLET'S) services. The region is not subject to overlay codes, meaning 0241 remains the sole area code for this geographic zone.
Technical and Regulatory Considerations
As a geographic code, numbers under 0241 are tied to physical locations, but number portability allows users to retain their numbers when moving within the same service area. However, the code cannot be ported to other regions. For VoIP services, users may obtain 0241 numbers regardless of their physical location, but they must be aware that emergency calls (110/119) are routed based on the registered address, not the number's geographic origin. Callers from abroad should note that Japan's international access code is 010, so a call from the US to Kitakata would be dialed as 011 81 241-3X-XXXX.