Mkpat-Enin is located in the

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region of

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and is a town and a

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(LGA) of

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. It sits at an altitude of approximately above

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. Mkpat Enin LGA has an area of and it's the second largest local government area in Akwa Ibom State. The LGA is located within the industrial belt extending from Eastern Obolo, Etinan, Oruk Anam, Onna, Ikot Abasi down to the Atlantic Ocean. The people are traditionally Ibibio speakers. The population was 178,036 based on the 2006

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. The area is rich in oil and

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; oil was discovered in Ikot Akpa/Ekop as early as 1953. Forest reserves in the local government area include timber and palm produce. One of the campuses of the Akwa Ibom State University is located in this community. The LGA has four clans and 87 villages:
The Present Chairman of Mkpat Enin LGA is Akparawa (Engr.) Emmnauel John Inyang It is part of the Ikot Abasi / Mkpat Enin / Eastern Obolo Constituency of the Nigerian House of Representatives. It is within the

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Diocese of Uyo.

Economy

Mkpat Enin LGA contains petroleum and flammable gas. Oil and gas companies operating there contribute to the financial advancement of the area. Fishing is also a basic part of the economy. Farm crops include plantain and vegetables.

References

{{LGAs and communities of Akwa Ibom State Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State Towns in Akwa Ibom State