Area Code 319 is a telephone area code for east-central and southeast Iowa. The 319 area code was one of the original area codes from the finalized 1947 assingments of area codes, and originally covered the eastern third of the state. The telephone or phone (Greek: tele = far away and phone = voice) is a telecommunications device which is used to transmit and receive sound (most commonly voice and speech) across distance. ... A telephone numbering plan is a system that allows subscribers to make and receive telephone calls across long distances. ... Official language(s) English Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Area  Ranked 26th  - Total 56,272 sq mi (145,743 km²)  - Width 199 miles (320 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 0. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ...

Currently, major population centers in the 319 code include Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Waterloo. City Hall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Cedar Rapids is a city located in Linn County, Iowa. ... Old Capitol Building in February 2005 Iowa City is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 62,220, making it the sixth largest city in Iowa. ... Waterloo is the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. ...

By the end of the 20th century, it was felt that the 319 code was running out of available numbers due to the increase in mobile devices, lines for computer equipment, FAX machines, and other services. In late 2000 it was announced that a new 563 area code would be assigned to Iowa. While some hoped that it would be an overlay, it was instead decided that a geographic split would be employed instead. As a result the cities of Decorah, Dubuque, Bettendorf, Clinton, and Davenport were all moved to the new 563 area code. The new code became operational in March of 2001, and became mandatory in December of 2001. Area Code 563 is a telephone area code for a portion the state of Iowa, specifically the east central and northeast corner of the state. ... Decorah is a city located in Winneshiek County, Iowa. ... Downtown Dubuque and the Riverfront Dubuque is a city in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. ... Bettendorf is a city located in Scott County, Iowa. ... Clinton is a city located in Clinton County, Iowa. ... Davenport is a city in Iowa, United States that borders the Mississippi River. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...