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