Area Code 82 – San Ignacio / Misiones
The phone area code for San Ignacio / Misiones is 82 (international format +59582). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of San Ignacio / Misiones
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Context
Country code +595 (Paraguay) prefix 82 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of San Ignacio, located in the Misiones Department. This area code covers San Ignacio and its surrounding districts, including Santa Rosa, San Patricio, and other localities within the Misiones region. The administrative jurisdiction falls under the National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL), which oversees Paraguay's numbering plan in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local callers within Paraguay, the national significant number (NSN) consists of the trunk prefix '0', followed by the area code '82' and the subscriber number (typically 6 digits). Thus, a local call to a fixed line in San Ignacio is dialed as 0 82 XXX XXX. For international callers, the format is +595 82 XXX XXX, where the leading '0' is omitted. When calling from a mobile phone within Paraguay, the same national format applies, but it is essential to include the trunk prefix '0' before the area code.
For example, to call a number in San Ignacio with subscriber number 123456:
- From within Paraguay (landline or mobile): 082 123456
- From abroad: +595 82 123456
Numbering Plan and Overlay Considerations
As of the current numbering plan, there is no overlay code in the San Ignacio area; the 82 prefix remains the sole geographic code for this region. Subscriber numbers are typically 6 digits long, resulting in a total NSN length of 8 digits (including the area code) when dialed nationally. The fixed-line network in this area is predominantly served by the incumbent operator COPACO, though other licensed operators may provide services via interconnection.
Practical Guidance for Callers
For local callers, it is important to note that the trunk prefix '0' is required for all national calls, even when dialing within the same area code. International callers must replace the '0' with the Paraguay country code '+595'. When storing numbers in a phone's international format, always use +595 82 XXX XXX to ensure proper routing from any location worldwide. For calls from mobile networks, charges may vary depending on the caller's plan, but the dialing format remains the same.