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

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)

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