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Area Code 2053 – Toamasina

The phone area code for Toamasina is 2053 (international format +2612053). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.

Current Local Time
07:46:17
UTC • UTC +00:00
Full Dialing Format
+2612053
Population 345,107
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Admin Region Atsinanana
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Elevation 12m
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GPS Coordinates -18.1492, 49.4023
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📍 Geographic Location of Toamasina

Geographic Overview

The +261 2053 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Toamasina (also known as Tamatave), the principal seaport and second-largest city in Madagascar. Toamasina serves as the capital of the Atsinanana region and is a vital economic hub due to its port facilities, handling a significant portion of the country's international trade. The code covers the urban area and its immediate surroundings, including the districts of Toamasina I and Toamasina II.

Dialing Formats

When dialing a landline number in Toamasina from within Madagascar, subscribers use the national trunk prefix '0', followed by the NDC '2053' and the subscriber's 5-digit local number. The complete national format is 020 53 XX XXX (or 020 53 XX XXX depending on spacing). For example, a local number might be 020 53 123 45. Internationally, callers must replace the leading '0' with the country code +261, resulting in the format +261 20 53 XX XXX. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +261 20 53 123 45 from abroad.

Calling Instructions

For local callers within Madagascar, simply dial the full national number including the trunk prefix: 020 53 XX XXX. For callers from outside Madagascar, the international access code of their country (e.g., 00, 011) must be used, followed by Madagascar's country code 261, then the NDC without the leading zero: 00 261 20 53 XX XXX.

Numbering and Overlay Considerations

The 2053 code is part of the fixed-line network operated by Telma (Telecom Malagasy), the incumbent operator. Historically, Madagascar's fixed-line numbering plan used a 2-digit area code (20) followed by a 2-digit regional code (53). The number length is fixed at 9 digits after the country code, including the NDC. There are no overlay codes currently in Toamasina; the 2053 code is unique to the region. However, with the growth of VoIP and mobile services, users may encounter numbers that appear similar but are actually non-geographic; always verify the full prefix.

Practical Example

To call a business in Toamasina with the local number 12345, a caller in Antananarivo would dial 020 53 12345. A caller from France would dial 00 261 20 53 12345. A caller from the United States would dial 011 261 20 53 12345.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the international dialing format for a landline in Toamasina, Madagascar?
To call a Toamasina landline from abroad, dial your country's international access code, then +261 (Madagascar's country code), then 20 53, followed by the 5-digit local number. Example: +261 20 53 123 45.
Is 2053 a mobile or fixed-line prefix?
2053 is a geographic fixed-line prefix assigned to landlines in Toamasina. Mobile numbers in Madagascar typically start with 32, 33, 34, or 38.
Do I need to dial the '0' when calling Toamasina from outside Madagascar?
No, the leading '0' is only used for domestic calls. Internationally, you drop the '0' and dial +261 20 53 followed by the local number.
How many digits are in a full international number for Toamasina?
Including the country code, the full international number has 12 digits: +261 (3 digits) + 20 53 (4 digits) + 5-digit local number (5 digits) = 12 digits total.
Which operator provides fixed-line services in Toamasina?
Telma (Telecom Malagasy) is the primary fixed-line operator in Toamasina and across Madagascar. Other operators may offer VoIP services but traditional landlines are mainly Telma.