Alkmaar, South Africa
Place in Mpumalanga, South Africa
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Alkmaar is a hamlet on the Crocodile River some 18 km west of Nelspruit (now renamed to Mbombela), South Africa. It is named after Alkmaar in the Netherlands.[1]
CountrySouth Africa
Alkmaar | |
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  Alkmaar Location within Mpumalanga  Alkmaar Location within South Africa | |
| Coordinates: 25.449°S 30.833°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| District | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Mbombela |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
Geography
Alkmaar is located in the middle of the Schagen Valley, between Nelspruit and Montrose along the N4. Alkmaar lies at an altitude of 696 meters and can also be reached by train.
Nature
There is an ecotrail in Alkmaar that visitors can participate in to become aware of nature and the special environment. The Crocodile River flows nearby Alkmaar.