Borabu Chitago ward

South Mugirango sub-county · Kisii county

📍 -0.9090°, 34.6778° · Pop: 39,413

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Borabu Chitago ward sits in South Mugirango sub-county, Kisii County, home to about 39,413 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.97 g/kg, phosphorus 13.1 mg/kg and potassium 151.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Borabu Chitago are Macadamia, Pineapple, and Avocado — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.5
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
3.97 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
13.1 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
151.0 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in Borabu Chitago Ward

Local soil characteristics in Borabu Chitago Ward (located within South Mugirango sub-county, Kisii County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.97 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 13.1 mg/kg. For farmers in Borabu Chitago, 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.

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