Kapsowar ward
Marakwet West sub-county · Elgeyo Marakwet county
📍 0.9517°, 35.5617° · Pop: 25,423
Kapsowar ward sits in Marakwet West sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet County, home to about 25,423 people. Working from Elgeyo Marakwet County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.3 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.39 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 Kapsowar are Dolichos, Garden Peas, and Beans — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kapsowar Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kapsowar 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 6.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.39 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 22.2 mg/kg. For farmers in Kapsowar, 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.