NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Area code 601

Area code 601 is the telephone area code for central Mississippi. Originally, area code 601 covered the entire state. In 1997, area code 228 was created for the Mississippi Gulf Coast area. In 1999, area code 662 was created in the northern half of Mississippi. In 2005, Mississippi's first overlay area code, area code 769, was approved for use to overlay 601. Because of the overlay, 10 digit dialing was made mandatory in the 601 area code. 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 Jackson Largest city Jackson Area Ranked 32nd - Total 48,434 sq. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Area code 228 is the telephone area code for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...

Cities covered by area code 601/769

Flag Seal Nickname: The Best of the New South; The Bold, New City Location Coordinates , Government Country State County United States Mississippi Hinds Founded 1822 Mayor Frank Melton Geographical characteristics Area City 276. ... Meridian is a city located in, and the county seat of, Lauderdale County in Mississippi, a state of the United States of America. ... Hattiesburg is a city located in Forrest County in Mississippi, a state of the United States of America. ... Vicksburg is a city located in Warren County, Mississippi, 234 miles (377 km) north by west of New Orleans on the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers. ... Laurel is a city located in Jones County in Mississippi, a state of the United States of America. ... Natchez is a city located in Adams CountyGR6 in southwest Mississippi. ... McComb is a city located in Pike County, Mississippi, about 80 miles south of Jackson, just off of I-55. ...

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Categories: Telecommunications stubs | Area codes in the United States For other countries see Telephone numbering plan. ... The North American Numbering Plan (NANP) is a system for three-digit area codes and seven-digit telephone numbers that direct telephone calls to particular regions on a public switched telephone network (PSTN), where they are further routed by the local network. ... A state is an organized political community, occupying a territory, and possessing internal and external sovereignty, that enforces a monopoly on the use of force. ... Official language(s) English Capital Jackson Largest city Jackson Area Ranked 32nd - Total 48,434 sq. ... Area code 228 is the telephone area code for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. ... Area code 318 is a telephone area code that covers the central and northern parts of Louisiana. ... Area code 205 is a telephone numbering plan code covering central and western Alabama including the cities of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. ... United Kingdom (UK) Telephone (STD) Codes 01252 and 0251 (obsolete) This the Aldershot Charge Group. ... Area code 225 is a telephone area code that covers part of southern Louisiana, including the Baton Rouge area. ... Area code 228 is the telephone area code for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. ... A state is an organized political community, occupying a territory, and possessing internal and external sovereignty, that enforces a monopoly on the use of force. ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area Ranked 30th - Total 52,423 sq mi (135,775 kmÂ²) - Width 190 miles (306 km) - Length 330 miles (531 km) - % water 3. ... Area code 205 is a telephone numbering plan code covering central and western Alabama including the cities of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. ... United Kingdom (UK) Telephone (STD) Codes 01252 and 0251 (obsolete) This the Aldershot Charge Group. ... Area code 256 was created on March 23, 1998 as a split from area code 205. ... Area code 334 was created on January 15, 1995 as a split from area code 205. ... A state is an organized political community, occupying a territory, and possessing internal and external sovereignty, that enforces a monopoly on the use of force. ... Official language(s) English and French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans at last census; probably Baton Rouge since Hurricane Katrina Area Ranked 31st - Total 51,885 sq mi (134,382 kmÂ²) - Width 130 miles (210 km) - Length 379 miles (610 km) - % water 16 - Latitude 29Â°N to 33... Area code 225 is a telephone area code that covers part of southern Louisiana, including the Baton Rouge area. ... Area code 318 is a telephone area code that covers the central and northern parts of Louisiana. ... Area code 337 is a telephone area code that covers southernwestern Louisiana. ... Area code 504 is a telephone area code that covers the greater New Orleans, Louisiana area. ...

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