Ewalel/Chapchap ward
Baringo Central sub-county · Baringo county
Ewalel/Chapchap is a ward in Baringo Central sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.
📍 0.4937°, 35.8049° · Pop: 17,021
Ewalel/Chapchap ward sits in Baringo Central sub-county, Baringo County, home to about 17,021 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.7 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.20 g/kg, phosphorus 23.4 mg/kg and potassium 243.7 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Ewalel/Chapchap are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Ewalel/Chapchap Ward
Local soil characteristics in Ewalel/Chapchap Ward (located within Baringo Central sub-county, Baringo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.20 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 23.4 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Ewalel/Chapchap, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using a fertilizer program tuned to these soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.
Best crops for Ewalel/Chapchap
Ewalel/Chapchap ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Ewalel/Chapchap in?
Ewalel/Chapchap is a ward in Baringo Central sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.
Which county is Ewalel/Chapchap ward in?
Ewalel/Chapchap ward is in Baringo County, Kenya, within Baringo Central sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Ewalel/Chapchap?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.7), the top-scoring crops for Ewalel/Chapchap are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Ewalel/Chapchap" section on this page.