Shagra, Qatar

Shagra (Arabic: شقراء [ALA-LC: Shaqrāʼ]; also known as Ash Shagra and Shaqra) is a Qatari settlement located in the municipality of Al Wakrah. It was previously located in Mesaieed Municipality before the municipality was incorporated in Al Wakrah Municipality.

Shagra
شقراء
Settlement
Shagra
Coordinates: 24°49′00″N 51°22′00″E
Country Qatar
MunicipalityAl Wakrah Municipality
ZoneZone 94
Area
  Total497.2 km2 (192.0 sq mi)
Elevation
16 m (52 ft)
Population
 (2015)
  Total4,714
  Density9.5/km2 (25/sq mi)

It is a highly undeveloped area, consisting mainly of open desert. Of its 497.2 square km area, only 46 square km of land is under use. Residential units occupy 2% of its land, commercial and industrial establishments occupy 10%, and "other" (including under-construction) areas account for the remaining 88% of developed land.

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