Mkongani ward
Matuga sub-county · Kwale county
📍 -4.2578°, 39.2844° · Pop: 37,318
Mkongani ward sits in Matuga sub-county, Kwale County, home to about 37,318 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.8 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.89 g/kg, phosphorus 9.8 mg/kg and potassium 131.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mkongani are Dhania, Pigeon Peas, and Mango — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mkongani Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mkongani Ward (located within Matuga sub-county, Kwale County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.89 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 9.8 mg/kg. For farmers in Mkongani, 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.