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Municipality in Flemish Community, Belgium From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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Boom | |
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Coordinates: 51°05′N 04°22′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Community | Flemish Community |
Region | Flemish Region |
Province | Antwerp |
Arrondissement | Antwerp |
Government | |
• Mayor | Jeroen Baert (N-VA) |
• Governing party/ies | N-VA, CD&V, Groen |
Area | |
• Total | 7.38 km2 (2.85 sq mi) |
Population (2020-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 18,555 |
• Density | 2,500/km2 (6,500/sq mi) |
Postal codes | 2850 |
NIS code | 11005 |
Area codes | 03, 015 |
Website | www.boom.be |
Since 2005, Boom has hosted the annual electronic dance music event Tomorrowland.[5]
Recorded history of this community started in the late 1300s. The population boom in Boom occurred some time during the 19th century. In Boom, people venerate a statue of the lady of Boom.
Boom is located between three big cities (Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent), and is situated along the Rupel river.
Boom has an oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfb).
Climate data for Boom (1991−2020 normals) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °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) |
Mean daily minimum °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] |
Because of the presence of clay around Boom, the region is well known for and has many clay pits and brick factories.
The movie La Kermesse héroïque (Carnival in Flanders) directed by Jacques Feyder in 1935 takes place in the town of Boom.[9][10]