Area Code 547 – Goor
The phone area code for Goor is 547 (international format +31547). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 547
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📍 Geographic Location of Goor
Overview of Area Code 547
Area code +31 547 is a geographic destination code assigned to the town of Goor and its surrounding communities in the Netherlands. Goor is located in the province of Overijssel, within the municipality of Hof van Twente, near the border with Germany. The code serves a predominantly rural and small-town area, with Goor as the primary economic and administrative center.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The +31 547 numbering area covers Goor itself, as well as nearby villages such as Markelo, Diepenheim, and Hengevelde. These localities fall under the administrative jurisdiction of the Hof van Twente municipality. The region is characterized by its historic town center, agricultural surroundings, and proximity to the Twente region's larger cities like Enschede and Hengelo.
Dialing Formats
For local callers within the Netherlands, the number is dialed as 0547 followed by the subscriber's 6-digit local number (total 10 digits). For international callers, the format is +31 547 followed by the same 6-digit local number, omitting the leading zero. For example, a local number might be 0547 123456, which would be dialed as +31 547 123456 from abroad.
Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations
As of the current ITU-T E.164 allocation for the Netherlands, area code 547 does not have an overlay code. The Dutch numbering plan is administered by the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), and geographic codes are generally not overlaid in smaller towns. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their 547 numbers when switching providers, even if they move outside the geographic area, which can lead to some non-local usage.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within the 547 area can often dial the 6-digit subscriber number directly without the area code, but for clarity and to avoid misdials, it is recommended to always use the full national format (0547-xxxxxx). For callers from other parts of the Netherlands, dial 0547 followed by the subscriber number. International callers should use +31 547 and omit the leading zero. When calling from a mobile phone, the plus sign (+) is typically used to denote the international access code, but you can also use the international prefix (00) in many countries.
Service and Usage
Numbers with area code 547 are primarily used for fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services. Businesses and residents in Goor and the surrounding area rely on these numbers for local communication. As with all Dutch geographic numbers, calls to 547 numbers are typically included in national calling plans, and rates are standard for fixed-line calls within the Netherlands.