Shaqra governorate, Administrative governorate in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
Shaqra is an administrative governorate located in Riyadh Province and covers both urban settlements and rural areas. The region is home to Shaqra University, a major educational institution with numerous academic departments spread across multiple campuses.
Shaqra was established as a distinct administrative district during Saudi Arabia's restructuring of its governance system. The region's educational infrastructure developed over time to serve local and regional needs.
The population of 40,541 residents maintains traditional Saudi customs while adapting to modern administrative and educational developments.
The region is accessible by various transportation methods, with Shaqra University serving as a key reference point for visitors. It helps to ask for local directions or use a map to navigate through the different districts.
The governorate recorded 8,392 households in 2010, with a population distribution of 28,823 Saudi nationals and 11,718 expatriate residents.
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