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Ausserbinn

Ausserbinn is a municipality in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. With 41 inhabitants it is one of Switzerland's smallest municipalities.

The municipality covers a total area of 4.5 km² and ranges in elevation from 1100 m to 2500 m on the Eggerhorn. The village centre is 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 the railway station at Fiesch .

In a vote held on 5 November 2002, 19 opposed and 14 voted in favour of a union with the neighbouring municipalities of Ernen , Mühlebach , and Steinhaus . Despite the vote, it remains possible that the canton will merge these municipalities.

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