Boom, Belgium facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boom
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 Boom
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Antwerp | ||
| Arrondissement | Antwerp | ||
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| • Total | 7.37 km2 (2.85 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | Lua error in Module:Wd at line 1,575: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | ||
| Postal codes |
2850
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| Area codes | 03, 015 | ||
| Website | www.boom.be | ||
Boom (pronounced like "BOHM") is a town in Belgium. It is located in the province of Antwerp. In 2021, about 18,799 people lived in Boom. The town covers an area of 7.37 square kilometers (2.85 square miles). People who live here are called "Boomenaren."
Since 2005, Boom has been famous for hosting Tomorrowland. This is a huge yearly electronic dance music festival.
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History of Boom
The story of Boom began a long time ago, in the late 1300s. The town grew a lot during the 1800s. People in Boom have a special respect for a statue called "Our Lady of Boom."
Where is Boom?
Boom is in a great spot! It's located between three big cities: Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent. The town is also right next to the Rupel river.
Boom's Climate
Boom has an oceanic climate. This means it has mild winters and cool summers. It gets rain throughout the year.
| 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 | |||||||||||||
Boom's Economy
Boom is well known for its clay. Because of this, there are many clay pits and factories that make bricks in the area.
Schools in Boom
Boom has several schools for different age groups.
Elementary Schools
- Hoeksteen
- Reuzenboom
- OLVI De kade
- 'T krekeltje
- BSBO Groenlaar
- Villa Kakelbont
High Schools
- PTS
- OLVI Boom
- Atheneum Boom
Famous People from Boom
Many talented people come from Boom, including:
- Egidius Aerts (1822–1853), a flautist and composer.
- Glen De Boeck (born 1971), a football player and coach.
- Peter Dens (1690–1775), a Catholic religious thinker.
- Herbert Flack (1913–1995), an actor.
- Romelu Lukaku (born 1993), a famous football player.
- Bobbejaan Schoepen (born 1925), a singer, guitarist, and the founder of the Bobbejaanland amusement park.
- Kevin Seeldraeyers (born 1986), a cyclist.
- Jean-François van de Velde (1779–1838), a bishop.
- Roland Van Campenhout (born 1944), a musician.
- Jozef Van Lerius (1823–1876), a painter.
- Frans Verschoren (1874–1951), a writer.
- Bjorn Vleminckx (born 1986), a football player.
- Charles Augustin Wauters (1808–1869), a painter.
Events in Boom
- Tomorrowland: This is a world-famous EDM festival. It's one of the biggest dance music festivals globally. Millions of people have attended since it started in 2005.
- Feria Andaluza: This is a Spanish festival held in a park called De Schorre.
Sports in Boom
Boom has several sports clubs:
- K. Rupel Boom F.C.: A football (soccer) club.
- Kangeroes Boom: A basketball club.
- Braxgata: A hockey club. They were named "Hockey club of the year" in 2009 by the European Hockey Federation.
- Fudji Yama Boom-Niel-Schelle: A judo club, started in 1958.
- Cyclo-cross Boom: An annual day of bicycle races over different terrains.
Movies Set in Boom
The movie La Kermesse héroïque (which means "Carnival in Flanders") was made in 1935. This film, directed by Jacques Feyder, takes place in the town of Boom.
See also
In Spanish: Boom (Bélgica) para niños
