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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 | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
Location of Boom  | |
  Boom Location in Belgium
Location of Boom in the province of Antwerp  | |
| Coordinates: 51°05′N 04°22′E / 51.083°N 4.367°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| 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]
History
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 Mechelen), 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 |
| 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] | |||||||||||||
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
- Egidius Aerts (1822–1853), flautist and composer
- Glen De Boeck (1971), football player and coach.
- Peter Dens (1690–1775), Catholic theologian.
- Herbert Flack (1913–1995), actor.
- Bobbejaan Schoepen (1925), singer-songwriter, guitarist and art whistler. He was also an actor, fantasist and founder of the Bobbejaanland amusement park in Belgium.
- Kevin Seeldraeyers (1986), cyclist.
- Jean-François van de Velde (1779–1838), 20th bishop of Ghent.
- Roland Van Campenhout (1984), musician.
- Jozef Van Lerius (1823–1876), painter.
- Frans Verschoren (1874–1951), writer.
- Bjorn Vleminckx (1986), football player.
- Charles Augustin Wauters (1808–1869), painter.
Events
- Tomorrowland: EDM World-famous and largest Dance Music festival in the world, that almost 2 million people have attended since its 2005 launch. Next Tomorrowland is scheduled to be held in July 2022.[5]
- Feria Andaluza: Spanish festival in De Schorre.[7]
Sports
- K. Rupel Boom F.C.: Football club, currently playing in the Belgian Third Division.[8]
- Kangeroes Boom: Basketball club, currently playing in the second division.
- Braxgata: Hockey club, currently playing in the first division. Hockey club of the year by the European Hockey Federation (EHF) in 2009.
- Fudji Yama Boom-Niel-Schelle: Judo club, founded in 1958
- Cyclo-cross Boom, an annual day of cyclocross races
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
- ^ "Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2020". Statbel.
- ^ "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 11005". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "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) - ^ "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) - ^ a b "Tomorrowland". www.tomorrowland.com. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
- ^ "Luchttemperatuur en neerslag Referentieperiode: 1991-2020" (PDF) (in Dutch). Royal Meteorological Institute. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
- ^ Yellow.Place. "Feria Andaluza - Spaans Festival Antwerpen - Antwerp, Belgium". Yellow.Place. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
- ^ "Seniors" (in Dutch). Retrieved 2021-12-07.
- ^ Travers, James (2002). "Review of the film La Kermesse héroïque (1935)". frenchfilms.org. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
- ^ "La Kermesse héroïque (Carnival in Flanders) | Reviews | guardian.co.uk Film". www.theguardian.com. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
External links
- Boom municipality official website. (in Dutch)
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