Shaqra Governorate

Shaqra Governorate is one of the governorates of the Riyadh province, located in the center of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. it is situated northwest of the capital, Riyadh, at a distance of 180 km from it. To the north, it is bordered by al-Majma'ah and al-Ghat governorates and al-Qassim region. To the east, it's bordered by Thadiq Governorate. To the south, it is bordered by Marat Governorate, and to the west by al-Dawadmi Governorate.

The governorate is home to 0.5 percent of the population of the Riyadh province, estimated at 46,403 residents according to the 2022 Saudi Census. The governorate covers an area of 4,110 km².

Shaqra is renowned for its historic architectural identity, represented by its heritage city center. This center comprises historical palaces, walls, mosques, wells, and dams. Notable landmarks include al-Subaie Palace, where King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud resided, al-Husseini Mosque, al-Jameeh House, al-Hameediyah Well, and Wadi al-Remah Dam.

Shaqra has revitalized its tourist environment by rehabilitating its architectural heritage, which thrives in the historical center of the city. The city has regained the charm of heritage tourism by renewing the historical belt consisting of palaces, houses, walls, wells, and dams.

Based on the level of civil services in the governorate, Shaqra is classified as a Category (A) governorate. Administratively, it oversees eleven centers.

Within the governorate is a single public university, Shaqra University. The nearest airport to the governorate is King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, situated about 178 km southeast.

The main highway, Road No. fifty, crosses the governorate's territories, serving as the primary mode of transport in and out of Shaqra.