Ausserbinn | |
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Coordinates: 46°23′N 8°9′E / 46.383°N 8.150°E | |
Country | Switzerland |
Canton | Valais |
District | Goms |
Municipality | Ernen |
Area | |
• Total | 4.5 km2 (1.7 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,304 m (4,278 ft) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 41 |
• Density | 9.1/km2 (24/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (Central European Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time) |
Postal code(s) | 3995 |
SFOS number | 6051 |
ISO 3166 code | CH-VS |
Website | www |
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.
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.