Area Code 2056 – Moramanga

Geographic Overview

The +261 2056 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the landline network serving Moramanga, a town in the Alaotra-Mangoro region of eastern Madagascar. Moramanga is a key administrative and commercial hub, located approximately 110 km east of the capital, Antananarivo, along the Route Nationale 2. The code covers the urban area and surrounding localities within the Moramanga District.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Moramanga from abroad, dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), followed by the Madagascar country code 261, then the area code 2056 (including the leading '2' which is part of the NDC), and finally the subscriber's 5-digit local number. The complete international format is +261 2056 X XXXX (e.g., +261 2056 12345).

For domestic calls within Madagascar from a different region, dial 020 56 X XXXX (the trunk prefix '0' is added before the area code). For local calls within Moramanga, the area code may be omitted, but it is always safe to include it.

Numbering and Overlays

All fixed-line numbers in Madagascar have 9 digits after the country code, including the leading '2' of the area code. The '20' part of the prefix indicates the fixed-line network, while the '56' identifies the Moramanga exchange. No overlay codes are currently in effect for this area; the 2056 prefix is unique to Moramanga.

Caller Instructions

International callers should note that the leading '0' used domestically is not dialed when calling from abroad. For example, a local number listed as 020 56 12345 becomes +261 2056 12345 internationally. Domestic callers from other regions must dial the full national number including the trunk prefix '0'.

As with all geographic numbers, tariffs are typically lower than mobile rates. When calling from a mobile phone, ensure you have international dialing enabled if calling from outside Madagascar.