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Alkmaar
City in North Holland, Netherlands
Overview
Alkmaar is a charming Dutch city known for its picturesque canals, historic architecture, and lively cheese market. With a cultural traditions and relaxed atmosphere, it offers an authentic slice of North Holland life for both tourists and locals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
North Holland
Population
109,896
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.63°, 4.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,770
Local Cost
$1,655
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
92
English
84
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
3.9°C
Record High
32.1°C
Record Low
-11.4°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
827 mm
Internet Speed
184 Mbps
Upload
73 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
78
Coworking
1
Cafes
33
Nightlife
30
Parks
14
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DHR
Distance
32 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 101 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.
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