Marafa ward
Magarini sub-county · Kilifi county
📍 -2.9692°, 39.8465° · Pop: 16,847
Marafa ward sits in Magarini sub-county, Kilifi County, home to about 16,847 people. Working from Kilifi County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.2 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 11.0 mg/kg and potassium 109.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Marafa are Sesame (Simsim), Sorghum, and Finger Millet — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Marafa Ward
Local soil characteristics in Marafa Ward (located within Magarini sub-county, Kilifi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.80 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 11.0 mg/kg. For farmers in Marafa, 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.