It has 9,854 inhabitants as per the 2001 census [INDEC], and is the head town of the Loreto Department.

It is located 59 km south of the provincial capital Santiago del Estero, on National Route 9.

Its main economic activities are livestock raring, agriculture and forestry.

Loreto is basically characterized by its ancient traditions, such as celebrations of the Virgin of Loreto, patroness of Argentine aviation and for edible craft products such as the Rosquete (a sweet dough in the form of a doughnut topped with meringue) which has a delicious flavor.

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