Kholera ward
Matungu sub-county · Kakamega county
📍 0.4249°, 34.5019° · Pop: 28,821
Kholera ward sits in Matungu sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 28,821 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.89 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 Kholera are Soybeans, Tea, and Rice (Lowland/Paddy) — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kholera Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kholera Ward (located within Matungu 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 2.89 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.0 mg/kg. For farmers in Kholera, 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.