Ravine ward
Koibatek sub-county · Baringo county
Ravine is a ward in Koibatek sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.
📍 0.0183°, 35.7276° · Pop: 17,026
Ravine ward sits in Koibatek sub-county, Baringo County, home to about 17,026 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.0 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.00 g/kg, phosphorus 23.4 mg/kg and potassium 297.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Ravine are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Ravine Ward
Local soil characteristics in Ravine Ward (located within Koibatek sub-county, Baringo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.00 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 Ravine, 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 Ravine
Ravine ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Ravine in?
Ravine is a ward in Koibatek sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya.
Which county is Ravine ward in?
Ravine ward is in Baringo County, Kenya, within Koibatek sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Ravine?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.0), the top-scoring crops for Ravine are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, Groundnuts. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Ravine" section on this page.