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Binningen is a municipality in the Bezirk Arlesheim, situated at an altitude of 297 meters above sea level and covering a total surface area of 446 hectares. Figure 1 shows the municipality on the map, and its key geographic features are summarized in Table 2.

Binningen is a municipality located in the Arlesheim district of the Basel-Landschaft canton in Switzerland. It is a popular residential suburb due to its scenic integrity and proximity to Basel, making it one of the wealthiest municipalities in the region based on average taxable income. The area covers 4.46 square kilometers, with a mix of residential, agricultural, and forested land. Binningen has a close relationship with the city of Basel and features a temperate climate with distinct seasonal variations. More details can be found on its Wikipedia page.

In 2024, Binningen had a population of 16,138, ranking it as the 5th most populous municipality in the canton. Of these residents, 30.26 percent are foreign nationals, giving Binningen the 10th highest proportion of foreigners in Basel-Landschaft. The population is composed of 2,810 young people aged 0-17, 9,639 working-age adults between 18 and 65, and 3,689 older adults over 65. Women slightly outnumber men, with 8,457 women compared to 7,681 men. The population development by age group since 2005 is detailed in Table 2.

The land use in Binningen is heavily oriented towards settlement, with 71.7 percent of its total surface dedicated to built-up areas. Agricultural land accounts for 21.0 percent, while forests cover 7.1 percent. A minimal 0.2 percent of the land is classified as unproductive.

Binningen generates substantial tax revenue, ranking 2nd highest in the canton for total tax income. The municipal tax multiplier is correspondingly positioned, reflecting the community's affluence. The tax revenue per adult capita is also among the highest in Basel-Landschaft, underscoring the municipality's strong financial standing.

In 2022, the municipality's energy consumption was led by natural gas at 73,564 MWh, followed by electricity at 64,021 MWh. Other significant sources included heating oil, ambient heat, wood, and solar energy. Electricity is a useful metric for comparison across municipalities, and Binningen's per capita electricity consumption of 4.0 MWh places it 34th in the canton, squarely in the middle range. This mid-level ranking suggests a balanced mix of residential and commercial activity, as very high per capita consumption often indicates significant industrial presence, while very low consumption points to a primarily residential community.

The vehicle fleet in Binningen consisted of 7,092 passenger cars and light utility vehicles in 2026. Of these, 1,355, or 19.1 percent, were electric vehicles, indicating a notable adoption of electric mobility. The remaining 5,737 vehicles primarily used petrol or diesel engines. The composition of the vehicle stock is shown in Table 3.