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Boom (/boʊm/, BOHM; Dutch pronunciation: [boːm]) is a Belgian town, located in both the arrondissement and province of Antwerp. In 2021, Boom had a total population of 18,799. The total area is 7.37 km² (2.85 sq mi).[2] Residents are known as "Boomenaren".[3][4]

Boom
Municipality
Flag
Coat of arms
Boom
Location in Belgium
Location of Boom in the province of Antwerp
Coordinates: 51°05′N 04°22′E
CountryBelgium
CommunityFlemish Community
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceAntwerp
ArrondissementAntwerp
Government
 • MayorJeroen Baert (N-VA)
 • Governing party/iesN-VA, CD&V, Groen
Area
 • Total7.37 km2 (2.85 sq mi)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[1]
 • Total17,970
 • Density2,400/km2 (6,300/sq mi)
Postal codes
2850
Area codes03, 015
Websitewww.boom.be

Since 2005, Boom has hosted the annual electronic dance music event Tomorrowland.[5]


History


Our Lady of Boom, ca 1910
Our Lady of Boom, ca 1910

Recorded history of this community started in the late 1300s. The population increase in Boom occurred some time during the 19th century. In Boom, people venerate a statue of the lady of Boom.


Geography


Boom is located between three big cities (Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent), and is situated along the Rupel river.


Climate


Boom has a oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfb).

Climate data for Boom (1991−2020 normals)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 6.7
(44.1)		 7.6
(45.7)		 11.2
(52.2)		 15.4
(59.7)		 19.0
(66.2)		 21.8
(71.2)		 23.8
(74.8)		 23.7
(74.7)		 20.1
(68.2)		 15.4
(59.7)		 10.4
(50.7)		 7.1
(44.8)		 15.2
(59.4)
Daily mean °C (°F) 4.0
(39.2)		 4.4
(39.9)		 7.1
(44.8)		 10.4
(50.7)		 14.1
(57.4)		 17.0
(62.6)		 19.0
(66.2)		 18.7
(65.7)		 15.5
(59.9)		 11.5
(52.7)		 7.4
(45.3)		 4.5
(40.1)		 11.2
(52.2)
Average low °C (°F) 1.3
(34.3)		 1.2
(34.2)		 3.0
(37.4)		 5.4
(41.7)		 9.2
(48.6)		 12.2
(54.0)		 14.2
(57.6)		 13.8
(56.8)		 10.8
(51.4)		 7.6
(45.7)		 4.4
(39.9)		 2.0
(35.6)		 7.1
(44.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 71.2
(2.80)		 61.7
(2.43)		 54.5
(2.15)		 41.8
(1.65)		 58.0
(2.28)		 70.6
(2.78)		 79.7
(3.14)		 84.8
(3.34)		 70.5
(2.78)		 67.8
(2.67)		 78.2
(3.08)		 87.7
(3.45)		 826.6
(32.54)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 12.6 11.7 10.5 8.9 10.1 10.2 10.6 10.8 10.1 11.1 12.9 13.9 133.2
Mean monthly sunshine hours 62 78 135 189 218 219 224 211 164 117 67 52 1,735
Source: Royal Meteorological Institute[6]

Economy


Because of the presence of clay around Boom, the region is well known for and has many clay pits and brick factories.


Notable people



Events



Sports



Movies


The movie La Kermesse héroïque (Carnival in Flanders) directed by Jacques Feyder in 1935 takes place in the town of Boom.[9][10]


References


  1. "Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018". Statbel. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 11005". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  3. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2007-10-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2007-10-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Tomorrowland". www.tomorrowland.com. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  6. "Luchttemperatuur en neerslag Referentieperiode: 1991-2020" (PDF) (in Dutch). Royal Meteorological Institute. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
  7. Yellow.Place. "Feria Andaluza - Spaans Festival Antwerpen - Antwerp, Belgium". Yellow.Place. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  8. "Seniors" (in Dutch). Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  9. Travers, James (2002). "Review of the film La Kermesse héroïque (1935)". frenchfilms.org. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  10. "La Kermesse héroïque (Carnival in Flanders) | Reviews | guardian.co.uk Film". www.theguardian.com. Retrieved 2021-12-07.


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