Matapato South ward
Kajiado Central sub-county · Kajiado county
📍 -2.4098°, 36.7785° · Pop: 31,161
Matapato South ward sits in Kajiado Central sub-county, Kajiado County, home to about 31,161 people. Working from Kajiado County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.5 (neutral), nitrogen 0.97 g/kg, phosphorus 20.6 mg/kg and potassium 257.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Matapato South are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Matapato South Ward
Local soil characteristics in Matapato South Ward (located within Kajiado Central sub-county, Kajiado County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.97 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 20.6 mg/kg. For farmers in Matapato South, 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.