Area Code 9782 – Bungotakada, Oita
The phone area code for Bungotakada, Oita is 9782 (international format +819782). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Bungotakada, Oita
Overview of Area Code 9782
Area code 9782 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Japanese numbering plan, assigned to the city of Bungotakada (豊後高田市) and its surrounding areas in Oita Prefecture (大分県), located on the northeastern coast of Kyushu Island. This code is part of the larger 0978 area code region, which covers several municipalities in northern Oita, but 9782 specifically routes calls to Bungotakada and nearby localities such as Kitsuki (杵築市) and parts of Kunisaki (国東市).
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For domestic callers within Japan, the number must be dialed as 09782-X-XXXX, where 09782 is the complete NDC (including the trunk prefix 0) and the subscriber number consists of a one-digit exchange code (X) followed by a four-digit line number. For example, a typical local number might be 09782-3-4567. When calling from outside Japan, the international format is +81 9782-X-XXXX, dropping the leading zero. For instance, an international caller would dial +81 9782 3 4567.
Local calls within the same area code do not require the area code, but it is always safe to include it. Overlays are not currently in effect for this code, so no additional digits are required for local dialing.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
Bungotakada is a city in Oita Prefecture, known for its historical sites and scenic coastal areas. The area code 9782 serves the city center and its administrative districts, including the former towns of Kakaji and Matama, which merged to form the current city. The region is part of the Kunisaki Peninsula, a designated national park area. The code is administered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) and allocated to Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West (NTT West), which provides fixed-line PSTN services in the region.
Technical and Regulatory Notes
As a geographic code, 9782 is tied to a physical location, and calls are routed over the PSTN based on the subscriber's registered address. However, with the advent of VoIP and number portability, some numbers may be used outside the geographic area, but the code retains its geographic significance for emergency services and caller identification. For accurate billing and routing, it is essential to dial the correct international prefix when calling from abroad.