Area Code 511 – Veenwouden
The phone area code for Veenwouden is 511 (international format +31511). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 511
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📍 Geographic Location of Veenwouden
Geographic Overview
Area code 511 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Netherlands' national numbering plan, allocated to the town of Veenwouden and its immediate surroundings. Veenwouden (official Frisian: Feanwâlden) is a village in the municipality of Dantumadiel, located in the province of Friesland (Fryslân) in the northern part of the country. The code serves a predominantly rural area, including nearby hamlets and agricultural communities, and is part of the larger telecommunications region that historically centered on the city of Leeuwarden.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in Veenwouden from within the Netherlands, subscribers must dial the full national number: 0511 followed by the subscriber's six-digit number. For example, a local call to a Veenwouden number would be dialed as 0511 123456. The leading zero is a trunk prefix used only for domestic calls.
For international callers, the country code for the Netherlands is +31, and the leading zero of the area code must be omitted. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +31 511 123456 from outside the country. This format complies with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 511 area code covers Veenwouden and the surrounding villages, including but not limited to Rinsumageast, Damwâld, and Broeksterwâld. These localities fall under the administrative jurisdiction of the Dantumadiel municipality. The region is characterized by its agricultural landscape and proximity to the Lauwersmeer National Park to the north. Veenwouden itself is situated along the A31 motorway and has a railway station on the Leeuwarden–Groningen line, providing connectivity to larger urban centers.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within the Netherlands should always use the full national number, including the trunk prefix 0, even when dialing from a nearby town that shares the same area code. This is a standard requirement in the Dutch numbering plan, as there are no local dialing shortcuts.
Foreign callers must replace the leading zero with the +31 country code. It is also important to note that numbers in this geographic area are assigned to fixed-line services, typically provided by KPN and other operators offering PSTN and VoIP services. While number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching providers, the geographic association remains tied to the original location.
For emergency services, callers should always dial 112, regardless of location. For directory assistance, 118 is available, though usage fees may apply.