Kamburu ward

Lari sub-county · Kiambu county

📍 -1.0293°, 36.7423° · Pop: 18,951

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Kamburu ward sits in Lari sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 18,951 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.8 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.57 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 Kamburu are Macadamia, Avocado, and Tea — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.8
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
3.57 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
13.7 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
169.0 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in Kamburu Ward

Local soil characteristics in Kamburu Ward (located within Lari sub-county, Kiambu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.57 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 13.7 mg/kg. For farmers in Kamburu, 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.