Country Qatar Population 3,874 (2010) | Area 497.6 km² Municipality Al Wakrah | |
Shagra (also known as Ash Shagra) is a settlement in Qatar, located in the municipality of Al Wakrah. It was previously located in Mesaieed Municipality before it the municipality was incorporated in Al Wakrah Municipality.
An important Neolithic period site is located in Shagra. It is one of the earliest settlements found in the southern portion of Qatar and dates back to 6000 BC. A two-room structure, flints and remnants of fish and molluscs were found at the site.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the settlement comprised 11 housing units and 6 establishments. There were 3,874 people living in the settlement, of which 99% were male and 1% were female. Out of the 3,874 inhabitants, 99% were 20 years of age or older and 1% was under the age of 20. The literacy rate stood at 97.6%.
Employed persons made up 100% of the total population. Females accounted for 0% of the working population, while males accounted for 100% of the working population.