Ukpata, is a peaceful town in Uzo-Uwani local government area of Enugu State. It is one of the towns in Enugu North Senatorial District of the state. Ukpata, is located in the north by Uvuru community in the same local government area; in the south by Nze and Owu in Udi local government area; in the west by Adaba in Uzo-Uwani and in the east by Aku in Igbo-Etiti local government area
People from these neighboring communities have strong bonds as they always pay visits across community boundaries to attend
- Cultural festivals
- Religious gatherings
- Native markets
- Celebrations
- Funerals
- Farm works etc.
Visit to ukpata
For a first-timer visiting Ukpata from Nsukka axis, you will be entertained by a wonderful mix-up of hilly and flat plain topography. Some of the hills have unusual contours.
The Topography
Other hills have few trees scattered at their peaks like an artist’s painting of a landscape. Similarly, some trees display an unusual shape, reminiscent of a particular animal or a woman carrying a baby on her back. In-between some hills, along the road, are deep valleys of thick forests