Idakho North ward
Ikolomani sub-county · Kakamega county
📍 0.2272°, 34.6787° · Pop: 25,861
Idakho North ward sits in Ikolomani sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 25,861 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.8 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.87 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 Idakho North are Soybeans, Tea, and Rice (Lowland/Paddy) — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Idakho North Ward
Local soil characteristics in Idakho North Ward (located within Ikolomani sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.87 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.0 mg/kg. For farmers in Idakho North, 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.