Shaqra Population 2026
Shaqra has a population of 32,215, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Riyadh Region. Roughly 0.1% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 146× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,215
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#60
Coordinates
25.24°N, 45.25°E
~715 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh
Distance to capital (Riyadh)
160 km
99 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Riyadh Region
| City | Population | Rank in Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | 4,205,961 | #2 |
| Al Kharj | 425,300 | #12 |
| Az Zulfī | 125,000 | #25 |
| Ad Dawādimī | 86,861 | #32 |
| Afif | 45,525 | #50 |
| Ad Dilam | 35,371 | #56 |
| Ḥawṭah Banī Tamīm | 30,720 | #61 |
| Laylá | 29,698 | #63 |
Cities near Shaqra
- Ad Dawādimī86,861 people · ~119 km away
- Al Mithnab33,341 people · ~124 km away
- Az Zulfī125,000 people · ~126 km away
- Unaizah183,319 people · ~158 km away
- Riyadh4,205,961 people · ~160 km away
- Al Badā’i‘ al Wusţá48,474 people · ~173 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shaqra?
Shaqra has a population of 32,215 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.
What region is Shaqra in?
Shaqra is located in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia.
Is Shaqra the capital of Saudi Arabia?
No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 160 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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