Moreno Department

Coordinates: 27°38′S 62°25′W / 27.633°S 62.417°W / -27.633; -62.417
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Moreno Department
Location of Moreno Department within Santiago del Estero Province
Location of Moreno Department within Santiago del Estero Province
Coordinates (Quimilí): 27°38′S 62°25′W / 27.633°S 62.417°W / -27.633; -62.417
Country Argentina
ProvinceSantiago del Estero
Head townQuimilí
Area
 • Total16,127 km2 (6,227 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total28,053
 • Density1.7/km2 (4.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)

Moreno Department is a department of Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina. The capital lies at Quimilí.

The department covers an area of 16,127 km². The population as of 2001 was 28,053. The department contains the following municipalities: