Ausserbinn

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Ausserbinn
Former municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Ausserbinn
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Coordinates: 46°23′N 8°9′E / 46.383°N 8.150°E / 46.383; 8.150
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.ch

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.^[1]

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.