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Boom
City in Flanders, Belgium
Overview
Boom is a lively town in Flanders, Belgium, best known internationally as the home of the Tomorrowland music festival. Set along the banks of the Rupel River, it boasts a rich industrial heritage and a welcoming local community. Visitors enjoy Boom for its cozy cafes, scenic river walks, and proximity to Antwerp.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Population
18,555
Time Zone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
51.09°, 4.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,191
Local Cost
$1,486
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
83
English
75
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
3.1°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
-13.6°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
763 mm
Internet Speed
182 Mbps
Upload
50 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
36
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
13
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ANR
Distance
12 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 30 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.
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