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Boundary Delimitation

Honduras Honduras

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies
Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: The smallest unit used for electoral purposes, in terms of territory and population, is the Electoral Sector.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 89: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): a. "Equality" of population
b. Respecting natural barriers
c. Compactness of constituencies
d. Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments: The Electoral Sector is made up of a town or group of towns that amount to 100 or more citizens.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 90: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): e. Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The Supreme Electoral Tribunal is responsible for drawing the boundaries. However, such changes are forbidden within 3 months before Election Day. An exception is done whenever an extraordinary event calls for it.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 91: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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