Alkmaar
City and municipality in North Holland, Netherlands / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
City and municipality in North Holland, Netherlands
City and municipality in North Holland, Netherlands
Alkmaar | |
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City and municipality | |
De Bierkade | |
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.svg) Location in North Holland | |
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| Coordinates: 52°38′N 4°45′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 |
