Ausserbinn
Ausserbinn | |
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Location of Ausserbinn | |
| 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 (2000) | |
• Total | 47 |
| • Density | 10/km2 (27/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 47 as of 2000.
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.