Ausserbinn

Ausserbinn is a former municipality of the canton of Valais, Switzerland, and now part of the municipality of Ernen. Prior to its incorporation within Ernen, it was one of Switzerland's smallest municipalities with a population of only 41.

Ausserbinn
Former municipality
Location of Ausserbinn
Ausserbinn
Ausserbinn
Coordinates: 46°23′N 8°9′E
CountrySwitzerland
CantonValais
DistrictGoms
MunicipalityErnen
Area
  Total4.5 km2 (1.7 sq mi)
Elevation
1,304 m (4,278 ft)
Population
 (2002)
  Total41
  Density9.1/km2 (24/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (Central European Time)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time)
Postal code(s)
3995
SFOS number6051
ISO 3166 codeCH-VS
Websitewww.ausserbinn.ch

The village covers a total area of 4.5 km² and ranges in elevation from 1100 m to 2500 m on the mountain of Eggerhorn. The centre lies at 1300 m above sea level. Ausserbinn is situated in the Binn Valley, well known for its abundant flora and minerals.

A Postbus route connects Ausserbinn to the railway station at Fiesch.

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