Alkmaar is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the northwestern part of the country. It lies about 40 km (25 miles) northwest of Amsterdam, with Haarlem to the south and Den Helder to the north.
Location Map of Alkmaar, Netherlands
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Where isAlkmaar Located?
Alkmaar is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the northwestern part of the country. It lies about 40 km (25 miles) northwest of Amsterdam, with Haarlem to the south and Den Helder to the north.
The city covers an area of approximately 31.22 sq km (12.05 sq mi) and has a population of around 110,000 people based on recent estimates.
Alkmaar is known for its traditional cheese market, with key attractions including Waagplein,Alkmaar Cheese Market, Grote Sint-Laurenskerk, Stedelijk MuseumAlkmaar, Hofjes, and the historic canals.
Alkmaar, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Alkmaar |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands |
| Established | 1254 (city rights) |
| Population | ~110,000 |
| Total Area | 80.85 sq km (31.22 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~1,360 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.6324掳 N, 4.7534掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 1800鈥�1827 |
| Area Code | +31 72 |
| Major Waterways | North Holland Canal,Alkmaar canals |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and highways;Alkmaar railway station is a key hub |
| Famous For | Traditional cheese market, historic canals, Dutch architecture |
| Top Attractions | Alkmaar Cheese Market, Stedelijk MuseumAlkmaar, Grote Kerk, Waagplein |
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Distance from Alkmaar to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Alkmaar to Amsterdam 鈥� 42 km (26 miles)
- Alkmaar to Haarlem 鈥� 36 km (22 miles)
- Alkmaar to Utrecht 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Alkmaar to The Hague 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Alkmaar to Rotterdam 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Alkmaar to Leiden 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Alkmaar to Delft 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Alkmaar to Eindhoven 鈥� 150 km (93 miles)
- Alkmaar to Tilburg 鈥� 140 km (87 miles)
- Alkmaar to Breda 鈥� 130 km (81 miles)
- Alkmaar to Groningen 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Alkmaar to Zwolle 鈥� 125 km (78 miles)
- Alkmaar to Arnhem 鈥� 135 km (84 miles)
- Alkmaar to Nijmegen 鈥� 140 km (87 miles)
- Alkmaar to Maastricht 鈥� 220 km (137 miles)
- Alkmaar to Amersfoort 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Alkmaar to Almere 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Alkmaar to Enschede 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Alkmaar to Apeldoorn 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Alkmaar to Dordrecht 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)