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Kralingen-West is a lively district. For a large part, this area is surrounded by water. The Boezem, which connects Kralingen and Crooswijk, flows through Kralingen-West. The district consists of six different neighbourhoods (Jaffa, Vredenoord, Jericho, Gashouderbuurt, Vlinderbuurt and Lusthof). Each neighborhood has its own atmosphere.
The district Kralingen-Crooswijk consists of the following neighbourhoods:
The pre-war parts are popular 'cosy' neighbourhoods. Kralingen-West is predominantly a residential area, with different neighbourhoods and a wide variety of housing. Improving the housing is necessary, because of the design (1980s) and the state of maintenance.
Kralingen-West currently has over 15,000 inhabitants. The district is not easy to characterise. The neighbourhoods differ greatly from each other. This variation is not only a characteristic, but a strength. Many people work in the wholesale and retail trade, car repair and the education and health and welfare sectors.
Kralingen-West has a large number of facilities that you can use if you rent a house in this neighborhood. A choice of shops, restaurants and specialist shops characterise the area. The district also has green activities: the Botanical Garden Kralingen is located on the Kralingse Plaslaan.
Accessibility of Kralingen
The Kralingen area is easy to reach by public transport, there are various bus and tram stops in the area. Major roads are easy to reach.
