Alkmaar Population 2026

Alkmaar has a population of 94,853, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.5% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 9.2× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

Location of Alkmaar (capital Amsterdam shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

94,853

Rank in Netherlands

#28

Coordinates

52.63°N, 4.75°E

~5 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

30 km

19 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Holland

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Amsterdam	741,636	#2
Haarlem	162,543	#11
Zaanstad	140,085	#15
Hoofddorp	132,734	#18
Hilversum	83,640	#30
Purmerend	80,117	#32
Amstelveen	79,639	#34
Zaandam	71,708	#43

Cities near Alkmaar

Bergen29,715 people · ~5 km away
Heiloo24,144 people · ~5 km away
Heerhugowaard47,580 people · ~8 km away
Castricum35,256 people · ~11 km away
Heemskerk39,191 people · ~14 km away
Beverwijk37,585 people · ~18 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Alkmaar?

Alkmaar has a population of 94,853 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Alkmaar in?

Alkmaar is located in North Holland, Netherlands.

Is Alkmaar the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 30 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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