Bukhayo West ward

Matayos sub-county · Busia county

📍 0.4164°, 34.1499° · Pop: 33,480

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📊 County-level averages (precision data loading)

Bukhayo West ward sits in Matayos sub-county, Busia County, home to about 33,480 people. Working from Busia County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.3 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 0.91 g/kg, phosphorus 16.6 mg/kg and potassium 175.0 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Bukhayo West are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.3
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
0.91 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
16.6 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
175.0 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in Bukhayo West Ward

Local soil characteristics in Bukhayo West Ward (located within Matayos sub-county, Busia County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.91 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 16.6 mg/kg. For farmers in Bukhayo West, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.