Chicoana is a department in Salta Province, in northwestern Argentina. It forms part of the province's administrative structure within the country's northwest region.
The area lies in a part of Argentina known for its Andean and sub-Andean landscapes, though the department's specific geography and settlements are not detailed in the available source material.
As a department, Chicoana serves as a second-level administrative division of Salta Province, grouping together localities under a single jurisdiction. Beyond its status as a department of Salta, well-established details about its population, economy, and individual towns are limited here.