Boom, Belgium
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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]
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Boom | |
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Coordinates: 51°05′N 04°22′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 |
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Since 2005, Boom has hosted the annual electronic dance music event Tomorrowland.[5]