Sigona ward
Kikuyu sub-county · Kiambu county
Sigona is a ward in Kikuyu sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
📍 -1.1914°, 36.6372° · Pop: 26,823
Sigona ward sits in Kikuyu sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 26,823 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.8 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.60 g/kg, phosphorus 13.7 mg/kg and potassium 297.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Sigona are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Sigona Ward
Local soil characteristics in Sigona Ward (located within Kikuyu 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 2.60 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 Sigona, 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 Sigona
Sigona ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Sigona in?
Sigona is a ward in Kikuyu sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
Which county is Sigona ward in?
Sigona ward is in Kiambu County, Kenya, within Kikuyu sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Sigona?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.8), the top-scoring crops for Sigona are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Sigona" section on this page.