Alkmaar | |
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City and municipality | |
Coordinates: 52°38′N 4°45′E / 52.633°N 4.750°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | North Holland |
Government | |
• Body | Municipal council |
• Mayor | Anja Schouten |
Area | |
• Total | 117.35 km2 (45.31 sq mi) |
• Land | 110.46 km2 (42.65 sq mi) |
• Water | 6.89 km2 (2.66 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
Population (November 2022)[4] | |
• Total | 111,766 |
• Density | 1,012/km2 (2,620/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Alkmaarder (Informal) Kaaskop |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postcode | 1800–1831 |
Area code | 072 |
Website | www |
Alkmaar (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑl(ə)kmaːr] ) is a city and municipality in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland. Alkmaar is well known for its traditional cheese market. For tourists, it is a popular cultural destination. The municipality has a population of 111,766 as of 2023.[4]