Al Wakrah Population 2026
Al Wakrah has a population of 26,436, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇶🇦 Qatar, located in Al Wakrah. Roughly 0.8% of Qatar's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Doha, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,436
Rank in Qatar
#8
Coordinates
25.17°N, 51.60°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Qatar
Distance to capital (Doha)
15 km
9 miles, straight line
Cities near Al Wakrah
- Nu‘ayjah19,975 people · ~11 km away
- Doha344,939 people · ~15 km away
- Ar Rayyān272,465 people · ~22 km away
- Mu‘aydhir Rawḑat Rāshid27,569 people · ~23 km away
- Lusail198,600 people · ~29 km away
- Umm Şalāl Muḩammad29,391 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Wakrah?
Al Wakrah has a population of 26,436 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Qatar.
What region is Al Wakrah in?
Al Wakrah is located in Al Wakrah, Qatar.
Is Al Wakrah the capital of Qatar?
No, the capital of Qatar is Doha, about 15 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.