Chakol North ward
Teso South sub-county · Busia county
📍 0.5578°, 34.1850° · Pop: 18,655
Chakol North ward sits in Teso South sub-county, Busia County, home to about 18,655 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 Chakol North are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Chakol North Ward
Local soil characteristics in Chakol North Ward (located within Teso South 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 Chakol North, 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.