The number "424" is a three-digit integer that follows 423 and precedes 425. It is an even number, meaning it is divisible by 2. In mathematics, 424 can be factored into its prime components, which are 2 and 106, indicating that it is a composite number. In the context of area codes, 424 is a telephone area code in California, covering parts of Los Angeles County. It was created in 2009 as an overlay for the 310 area code, allowing for more phone numbers in a densely populated region.