Moreno, Buenos Aires

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Moreno
Coat of arms of Moreno
Coat of arms
Moreno (Argentina)
Moreno
Moreno
Location in Greater Buenos Aires
Coordinates: 34°39′S 58°47′W / -34.65, -58.783
Country Flag of Argentina Argentina
Province Buenos Aires
Partido Moreno
Founded October 25, 1864
Elevation 14 m (46 ft)
Population (2001 census [INDEC])
 - Total 148,290
CPA Base B 1744
Area code(s) +54 237

Moreno is a city in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the head town of Moreno Partido. It forms part of the Greater Buenos Aires urban conurbation and is located around 36 km to the west of the autonomous city of Buenos Aires.

Statue of Mariano Moreno (1778-1811), argentine politician from whom the city takes its name.
Statue of Mariano Moreno (1778-1811), argentine politician from whom the city takes its name.

According to the 2001 census [INDEC], the population was 148,290.

Moreno is bordered by Paso del Rey (east), Trujui and Cuartel V (north), Francisco Álvarez (west) and Merlo and Reconquista River (south).

Catedral Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral), seat of the Diocese of Merlo-Moreno.
Catedral Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral), seat of the Diocese of Merlo-Moreno.

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Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina.

Coordinates: 34°39′04″S, 58°47′24″W

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