Central ward
Mwingi Central Sub- County sub-county · Kitui county
📍 -0.9819°, 38.0925° · Pop: 18,846
Central ward sits in Mwingi Central Sub- County sub-county, Kitui County, home to about 18,846 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.5 (neutral), nitrogen 1.35 g/kg, phosphorus 30.5 mg/kg and potassium 339.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Central are Mango, Sisal, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Central Ward
Local soil characteristics in Central Ward (located within Mwingi Central Sub- County sub-county, Kitui County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.35 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 30.5 mg/kg. For farmers in 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.