Hongwe ward
Lamu West sub-county · Lamu county
📍 -2.3812°, 40.6244° · Pop: 9,097
Hongwe ward sits in Lamu West sub-county, Lamu County, home to about 9,097 people. Working from Lamu County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.3 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 0.74 g/kg, phosphorus 9.6 mg/kg and potassium 117.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Hongwe are Sesame (Simsim), Sorghum, and Cowpeas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Hongwe Ward
Local soil characteristics in Hongwe Ward (located within Lamu West sub-county, Lamu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.74 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 9.6 mg/kg. For farmers in Hongwe, 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.