Athi River ward
Athi River sub-county · Machakos county
📍 -1.4628°, 36.9494° · Pop: 51,293
Athi River ward sits in Athi River sub-county, Machakos County, home to about 51,293 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.0 (neutral), nitrogen 1.59 g/kg, phosphorus 31.4 mg/kg and potassium 338.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Athi River are Mango, Sisal, and Lucerne — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Athi River Ward
Local soil characteristics in Athi River Ward (located within Athi River sub-county, Machakos County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.59 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 31.4 mg/kg. For farmers in Athi River, 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.