Area Code 279 – Moncorvo
The phone area code for Moncorvo is 279 (international format +351279). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 279
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📍 Geographic Location of Moncorvo
Geographic Overview
The +351 279 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the region of Moncorvo, a municipality in the Bragança District of northeastern Portugal. This area falls within the historic Trás-os-Montes region, characterized by its rugged terrain and inland location near the Spanish border. The code serves the town of Torre de Moncorvo and its surrounding parishes, including Adeganha, Carviçais, Felgar, and Urrós, among others. As a geographic prefix, 279 is tied to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) infrastructure, and calls to this code are routed to fixed-line subscribers within this defined area.
Dialing Formats and Instructions
For callers within Portugal, the national format requires dialing the full 9-digit number: the trunk prefix '0', followed by the area code '279' and the subscriber number (typically 7 digits). For example, a local call to a Moncorvo landline would be dialed as 0 279 XXX XXXX. However, when calling from abroad, the international format omits the leading '0'. The full international dialing sequence is: +351 279 XXX XXXX, where +351 is Portugal's country calling code. This format is essential for international callers to reach Moncorvo-based businesses, municipal offices, or residents.
Administrative and Economic Context
Torre de Moncorvo is the administrative seat of the municipality and serves as a local commercial hub. The area is known for its agricultural production, particularly almonds and olives, and has historical significance due to its iron ore mining operations. The 279 code is also used by local government services, schools, and small-to-medium enterprises operating in the region. As with other geographic codes in Portugal, the 279 prefix is not portable to mobile networks; it remains associated with the fixed-line infrastructure of the Moncorvo area.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the 279 area. The numbering plan follows the standard Portuguese structure, where geographic codes are assigned by the Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações (ANACOM). Subscriber numbers within the 279 code are 7 digits long, making the total national significant number (NSN) 9 digits, in compliance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations. Callers should note that while VoIP services may allow users to register with a 279 number, the geographic association remains for emergency services and regulatory purposes. For local callers, dialing the full national number is mandatory even for calls within the same area code, as per Portuguese numbering regulations.