History Of Mkpat Enin

Mkpat-Enin Local government Area is located in the South South region of Nigeria. It sits at an altitude of approximately 185 meters (607 feet) above sea level. Mkpat Enin LGA has a total area of 322.352 square kilometers, making it the second-largest local government area in Akwa Ibom State. The LGA is part of the industrial belt extending from Eastern Obolo, Etinan, Oruk Anam, Onna, to Ikot Abasi. The people of Mkpat Enin are traditionally Ibibio speakers. According to the 2006 census, the population was recorded as 178,036.

Mkpat Enin is bordered by Ikot Abasi, Eastern Obolo, Oruk Anam, Onna, and Etinan Local Government Areas. Key towns and villages that make up Mkpat Enin LGA include Ikpa Ibom, Ukpum Minya, Ikotpa Ikotono, Ibiaku, Eka Nung Ukim, Ikot Obong, Ikot Eti, and Iffe.

The estimated population of Mkpat Enin LGA is put at 163,031 inhabitants, with the area primarily populated by members of the Ibibio ethnic group. The Ibibio language is predominantly spoken in the LGA.