Binn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Binn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Goms | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 65.09 km2 (25.13 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,400 m (4,600 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 127 | |
| • Density | 1.951/km2 (5.053/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3996
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| Surrounded by | Baceno (IT-VB), Ernen, Formazza (IT-VB), Grengiols, Reckingen-Gluringen | |
| Twin towns | Urtenen-Schönbühl (Switzerland), Arbon (Switzerland) | |
Binn (Walliser German: Bìi) is a municipality of 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.
Images for kids
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Sphalerite crystal on Dolomite, Lengenbach. Photo and Coll. J. Rosell
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Parts of Binn and Wilere with the Breithorn mountain in the background
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Binn bridge
See also
In Spanish: Binn para niños
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