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El Corpus

El Corpus is a municipality in the Honduran department of Choluteca.

History

The Spanish founded El Corpus after a mine called Clavo Rico in 1585. El Corpus became a municipality on July 27, 1827.

Demographics

According to the 2013 census, 75% of the population works in agriculture. Thirty-four percent uses some type of private water system, and 46% uses oil lamps for light. Ninety-five percent use firewood for cooking. Sixty-two percent has a basic education level and 5% of houses has at least one car.

Location

The municipality is located east of the department of Choluteca.

Villages

The following 17 villages belong to the municipality:

  • El Corpus (Municipal head)
  • Agua Fría
  • Calaire
  • Cayanini
  • El Baldoquín
  • El Banquito
  • El Despoblado
  • El Naranjal
  • El Pedregal
  • El Zapotal
  • La Albarrada
  • La Fortuna
  • La Galera
  • San Isidro
  • San Juan Abajo
  • San Juan Arriba
  • San Judas

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