How to Call Bolivia

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1

   Step 1: Check that you have the correct number.

   It's possible that the number you have at hand is not correct.
   
   Phone numbers from Bolivia are composed of 7 numbers and the first digit must be a number between 2 and
   8.
   
   Note that this is the local number without the region or country code.
2. 2

   Step 2: Identify the department you want to call.

   Bolivia has 9 departments (administrative divisions):
   Sucre, La Paz, Santa Cruz, Cochabamba, Beni, Tarija, Oruro, Potosí, and Pando.
   
   Ask the person which department you'll call to make it easier to know the region code. , Chuquisaca (Sucre) —— 64xxxxx Cobija (Pando) —— 842xxxx Cochabamba —— 4xxxxxx La Paz —— 2xxxxxx Oruro —— 52xxxxx Potosí —— 62xxxxx Santa Cruz ——3xxxxxx Tarija —— 66xxxxx Trinidad (Beni)— 46xxxxx , There are only three regions in Bolivia and each region corresponds to three departments.
   
   The codes are as follows:
   La Paz, Oruro, Potosí : 2 Santa Cruz, Benia, Pando : 3 Cochabamba, Sucre, Tarija: 4 , The code for Bolivia is
   591.
   
   You will have to dial 011 for international calls, then the region code (2, 3, or 4) according to the list and then the city code.
   
   For example, to call Cochabamba the number would be 011-591-4-4xxxxxx , If you are calling with a card or by automated operator services, you won't need this step.
   
   The long-distance operator number is a number of one or two digits that identify each of the long-distance telephone companies.
   
   Select the carrier of your choice and get their number. , The result will be 011
   - yy 591
   - r
   - xxxxxxx, where yy is the external operator number, r the region code, and xxxxxxx the number of the place you want to call. , For this, you simply need to introduce the preceding number without the long distance carrier code. , The region code is
   7.
   
   A 7-digit cell phone number may begin with
   9.
   
   If using an automatic operator, dial 011-591-7-xxxxxxx.
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   Step 3: If you cannot ask the name of the department

4. 4

   Step 4: you can determine this information from the number you were given

5. 5

   Step 5: according to the following list.

6. 6

   Step 6: Verify the region code.

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   Step 7: Gather the information you'll use.

8. 8

   Step 8: Choose the number of your long-distance operator.

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   Step 9: Create the final number.

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    Step 10: Use a calling card or automatic operator.

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    Step 11: Calling to a cell phone.

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