Balambala ward
Balambala sub-county · Garissa county
📍 0.1782°, 39.2007° · Pop: 20,329
Balambala ward sits in Balambala sub-county, Garissa County, home to about 20,329 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.8 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.81 g/kg, phosphorus 37.7 mg/kg and potassium 407.0 mg/kg. The alkaline pH can restrict micronutrient uptake, so watch for zinc and iron deficiency. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Balambala are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Balambala Ward
Local soil characteristics in Balambala Ward (located within Balambala sub-county, Garissa County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.81 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 37.7 mg/kg. For farmers in Balambala, 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.