Alkmaar
| Alkmaar | |
|---|---|
| City and municipality | |
| De Bierkade | |
| Location in North Holland | |
| 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) | |
|  • 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.