- Ausserbinn
Infobox Swiss town
subject_name = Ausserbinn
municipality_name = Ausserbinn
municipality_type = former
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languages = German
canton = Valais
iso-code-region = CH-VS
district = Goms
lat_d=46|lat_m=23|lat_NS=N|long_d=8|long_m=9|long_EW=E
postal_code = 3995
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area = 4.5
elevation = 1304|elevation_description=
population = 41|populationof=2002
website = www.ausserbinn.ch
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twintowns = |Ausserbinn is a former municipality of the canton of
Valais ,Switzerland , and now part of the municipality ofErnen . 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 conntects Ausserbinn to therailway station atFiesch .Merger
In a referendum held on
5 November 2002 , 19 opposed and 14 voted in favour of a union with the neighbouring municipalities ofErnen ,Mühlebach , and Steinhaus. Despite the vote, the cantonal authorities pressed ahead with plans for the merger, declaring that the municipalities would be merged on1 October 2004 . A legal appeal by the inhabitants to theFederal Supreme Court of Switzerland was unsuccessful and in spring 2005 Ausserbinn became part of Ernen.References
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External links
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