Area Code 501 – Mariestad
The phone area code for Mariestad is 501 (international format +46501). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 501
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📍 Geographic Location of Mariestad
Overview of Area Code 501 (Mariestad, Sweden)
Area code 501 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the region of Mariestad in Sweden. Mariestad is a city and the administrative seat of Mariestad Municipality in Västra Götaland County, located on the shores of Lake Vänern. The code serves the city itself and its surrounding localities, including Ullervad and Sjötorp. As part of the Swedish national numbering plan, the code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and it is administered by the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS).
Dialing Formats and Usage
When calling a subscriber within the Mariestad area, the national format requires dialing the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, a local number might be dialed as 0501-XXXXX. The subscriber number length in this area is typically 5 to 7 digits, but always results in a total of 8 or 9 digits after the trunk prefix when including the area code (e.g., 0501-12345).
For international callers, the Swedish country code +46 replaces the leading zero. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +46 501-XXXXX (or +46501XXXXX when written in continuous format). It is important to note that the leading zero is not used when dialing from abroad.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Context
Mariestad is part of the Skaraborg region, a historical province in southwestern Sweden. The area code 501 covers the municipality of Mariestad, which had a population of approximately 24,000 as of 2020. The city is known for its wooden architecture and is a popular tourist destination. The code is exclusively geographic, meaning that numbers under 501 are tied to physical lines in that area, although number portability allows users to retain their numbers when moving within Sweden, subject to PTS regulations.
Overlay and Future Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the Mariestad area; 501 remains the sole geographic NDC for the region. However, as with all Swedish geographic codes, the PTS may introduce changes to accommodate future demand. For callers, it is essential to always include the area code when dialing from a mobile phone or from outside the local area, as local dialing without the area code may not be supported in all regions.
Practical Examples for Callers
- Local call (within Sweden): 0501-XXXXX
- International call (from abroad): +46 501-XXXXX
- Written in international format: +46501XXXXX
When placing a call from a foreign country, ensure you use the international access prefix of that country (e.g., 00 in most European countries, 011 in the US) followed by 46 and the area code without the leading zero.