Cherangany ward
Marakwet West sub-county · Elgeyo Marakwet county
📍 0.9696°, 35.3921° · Pop: 18,172
Cherangany ward sits in Marakwet West sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, home to about 18,172 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 4.89 g/kg, phosphorus 22.2 mg/kg and potassium 213.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Cherangany are Dolichos, Garden Peas, and Beans — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Cherangany Ward
Local soil characteristics in Cherangany Ward (located within Marakwet West sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 4.89 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 22.2 mg/kg. For farmers in Cherangany, 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.