Limuru Central ward
Limuru sub-county · Kiambu county
📍 -1.1268°, 36.6276° · Pop: 31,211
Limuru Central ward sits in Limuru sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 31,211 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.1 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 4.11 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 Limuru Central are Macadamia, Avocado, and Wambugu Apples — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Limuru Central Ward
Local soil characteristics in Limuru Central Ward (located within Limuru sub-county, Kiambu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 4.11 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 13.7 mg/kg. For farmers in Limuru Central, 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.