Kraainem facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kraainem
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Avenue Baron Albert d'Huart
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 Kraainem
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Flemish Brabant | ||
| Arrondissement | Halle-Vilvoorde | ||
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| • Total | 5.80 km2 (2.24 sq mi) | ||
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| Area codes | 02 | ||
| Website | www.kraainem.be | ||
Kraainem is a town in Belgium. It is located in the province of Flemish Brabant. This area is part of the Flemish region.
As of January 1, 2006, Kraainem had about 13,150 people living there. The town covers an area of about 5.80 square kilometers. This means about 2,266 people live in each square kilometer. Kraainem is a suburb of Brussels. It is very close to the Stockel and Kapelleveld areas of Brussels.
Kraainem is special because it is a municipality with language facilities. This means that even though the official language in Flanders is Dutch, French-speaking people can ask for official documents in French. This rule was made in 1954. Today, most people in Kraainem speak French.
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How Kraainem Grew
Kraainem has changed a lot over the years. It used to be a quiet area with a large forest. This forest was called the Stokkel forest. It belonged to the d'Huart family for a long time.
Building New Homes
In the 1920s, the d'Huart family decided to build on their land. They created a company to develop the area. They built a new road through the forest. This road is now called Albert d'Huartlaan.
Building in Kraainem really started in 1930. It grew even faster after World War II. In 1940, about 2,800 people lived in Kraainem. By 1954, this number had grown to 5,190. This shows how quickly the town was developing.
In 1949, new social housing was built. More homes were added in the Josephine Charlotte neighborhood in 1954. By 1967, over 11,000 people lived in Kraainem. In 1993, about 2,623 of the 12,780 residents were from other countries.
Language and Community
Even though Kraainem is in Flanders, more and more people started speaking French. This made Dutch speakers a minority. Because of this, language is an important topic in local politics.
Many non-Belgians have moved to Kraainem. This is because it is close to the airport, NATO, and the European Quarter. There are good transport links to these places. This trend is likely to continue as new areas are built.
Kraainem has two public schools. One teaches in Dutch and the other in French. A new church, the St-Dominicus chapel, opened in 1968.
Getting Around Kraainem
The Albert d'Huartlaan road connects to a big intersection called Quatre Bras. Here, the Brussels Ring road meets Avenue de Tervueren. There is also a tram stop nearby. Other parts of Kraainem are served by another tram line. Three metro stations are also very close to Kraainem. One of them is even named Kraainem.
Visiting Kraainem
Kraainem has become a popular place for tourists. It has a rich history and culture. Its location near Brussels and Zaventem Airport also helps.
Popular Attractions
Many people visit the 8th-century St. Pancras Church. The 20th-century Bouvier-Washer Cité and its Salesian monastery are also popular.
For a while, it was hard for tourists to find places to stay. But in the early 2000s, guest houses and AirBnB options became available. This made it easier for visitors to enjoy Kraainem.
See also
In Spanish: Kraainem para niños
