Kihara ward
Kiambaa sub-county · Kiambu county
Kihara is a ward in Kiambaa sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
📍 -1.2165°, 36.7674° · Pop: 36,877
Kihara ward sits in Kiambaa sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 36,877 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.0 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.50 g/kg, phosphorus 13.7 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kihara are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kihara Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kihara Ward (located within Kiambaa sub-county, Kiambu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.50 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 13.7 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kihara, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using a fertilizer program tuned to these soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.
Best crops for Kihara
Kihara ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kihara in?
Kihara is a ward in Kiambaa sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
Which county is Kihara ward in?
Kihara ward is in Kiambu County, Kenya, within Kiambaa sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kihara?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.0), the top-scoring crops for Kihara are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kihara" section on this page.