Gatongora ward
Ruiru sub-county · Kiambu county
📍 -1.1988°, 37.0531° · Pop: 13,807
Gatongora ward sits in Ruiru sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 13,807 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.1 (neutral), nitrogen 1.52 g/kg, phosphorus 13.7 mg/kg and potassium 169.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Gatongora are Macadamia, Avocado, and Wambugu Apples — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Gatongora Ward
Local soil characteristics in Gatongora Ward (located within Ruiru sub-county, Kiambu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.52 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 13.7 mg/kg. For farmers in Gatongora, 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.