Boom

Boom is a locality in , , and has about 15,800 residents. Boom is situated near the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights: De Schorre and Heilig Hartkerk.

Park
Photo: Carolus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a provincial recreation domain operated by the province of Antwerp located in . The 75 hectare domain is available for recreational use, sports and events.

Church
Photo: Funkyxian, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a church.

Church
Photo: Funkyxian, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Klein-Willebroek and Ruisbroek.

Hamlet
Photo: Paul Hermans, CC0.
is a hamlet.

Village
Photo: Funkyxian, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a village in the municipality of located in the of . was an independent municipality until 1977, when it was merged into . In 2019, Puurs itself was merged into Puurs-Sint-Amands. is situated 3 km west of Boom.

Village
Photo: GVR, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a village, which is situated 3 km east of Boom.

Boom

Latitude
51.09242° or 51° 5′ 33″ north
Longitude
4.3717° or 4° 22′ 18″ east
Population
15,800
Elevation
10 metres (33 feet)
UN/LOCODE
BE BOM
Open location code
9F3639RC+XM
Geo­Names ID
2801494
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