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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 · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 88/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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