Area Code 291 – Aregua
The phone area code for Aregua is 291 (international format +595291). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Aregua
Overview of Paraguay Area Code 291
Area code 291 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Paraguayan national numbering plan, governed by the Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL) under ITU-T E.164 guidelines. This code serves the city of Areguá, the capital of the Central Department, located approximately 30 kilometers east of Asunción. Areguá is known for its historic center, artisan markets, and the Cerro Kõi hill, and it functions as a residential and tourist hub within the Gran Asunción metropolitan area.
The 291 code covers the urban and peri-urban zones of Areguá, including neighborhoods such as Centro, San Blas, and Virgen de Fátima, as well as nearby rural communities that rely on the same local exchange. As a geographic code, it is tied to the physical location of the fixed-line subscriber, and calls are routed via the PSTN or VoIP networks that interconnect with the national backbone.
Dialing Formats and Call Routing
For domestic callers within Paraguay, the number must be dialed in the national format: 0 291 XXX XXXX, where 0 is the trunk prefix, 291 is the area code, and the subscriber number consists of six to seven digits (depending on the line’s historical allocation). For example, a local number might appear as (021) 291-XXXX in older references, but the current standard requires the full national prefix.
International callers must use the Paraguayan country code +595, followed by the area code without the leading trunk prefix: +595 291 XXX XXXX. For instance, to call a fixed line in Areguá from abroad, one would dial +595 291 123 456. Mobile numbers in Paraguay are non-geographic and use different prefixes (e.g., 0971, 0981), so they are not affected by this area code.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the Areguá area; the 291 code is exclusive to this region. However, as part of CONATEL’s numbering plan evolution, subscribers may be migrated to new exchanges, but the geographic code remains unchanged. When calling from a mobile phone within Paraguay, the national format (with 0) is required, but from abroad, the +595 international format is mandatory.
For businesses, having a 291 number establishes a local presence in Areguá, which can be beneficial for customer trust and local marketing. VoIP providers can assign numbers with this code, but the subscriber must be physically located within the service area to maintain compliance with geographic numbering rules. Callers should always verify the full number length, as some older lines may have fewer digits.