Binn

Binn
Municipality
Flag of Binn
Flag
Coat of arms of Binn
Coat of arms
Location of Binn
Binn is located in Switzerland
Binn
Binn
Location within Switzerland
Binn is located in Canton of Valais
Binn
Binn
Location within Canton of Valais
Coordinates: 46°22′N 8°11′E / 46.367°N 8.183°E / 46.367; 8.183
CountrySwitzerland
CantonValais
DistrictGoms
Government
 • MayorBeat Tenisch
Area
 • Total
65.0 km2 (25.1 sq mi)
Elevation
1,400 m (4,600 ft)
Population
 (December 2002)
 • Total
151
 • Density2.32/km2 (6.02/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal code
3996
SFOS number6054
ISO 3166 codeCH-VS
Surrounded byBaceno (IT-VB), Ernen, Formazza (IT-VB), Grengiols, Reckingen-Gluringen
Twin townsUrtenen-Schönbühl (Switzerland), Arbon (Switzerland)
Websitewww.binn.ch

Binn (Walser German: Bìi) is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

The Binn Valley is known for its rich mineral deposits, some types of which are unique to the area. The notable Lengenbach Quarry is in Binn.

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