Bunyala Central ward

Navakholo sub-county · Kakamega county

📍 0.4016°, 34.6843° · Pop: 29,193

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📊 County-level averages (precision data loading)

Bunyala Central ward sits in Navakholo sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 29,193 people. Working from Kakamega County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.01 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 147.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Bunyala Central are Soybeans, Tea, and Rice (Lowland/Paddy) — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.6
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.01 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
14.0 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
147.0 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in Bunyala Central Ward

Local soil characteristics in Bunyala Central Ward (located within Navakholo sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.01 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.0 mg/kg. For farmers in Bunyala Central, 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.