Binn

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

Coat of arms of Binn
Coordinates: 46°22′N 8°11′E / 46.367°N 8.183°E / 46.367; 8.183Coordinates: 46°22′N 8°11′E / 46.367°N 8.183°E / 46.367; 8.183
CountrySwitzerland
CantonValais
DistrictGoms
Government
 • MayorBeat Tenisch
Area
 • Total65.0 km2 (25.1 sq mi)
Elevation
1,400 m (4,600 ft)
Population
 (Dec 2002)
 • Total151
 • Density2.323/km2 (6.017/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (Central European Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time)
Postal code(s)
3996
Surrounded byBaceno (IT-VB), Ernen, Formazza (IT-VB), Grengiols, Reckingen-Gluringen
Twin townsUrtenen-Schönbühl (Switzerland), Arbon (Switzerland)
Websitewww.binn.ch
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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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References

Other websites

  Media related to Binn at Wikimedia Commons