Kangundo North ward

Kangundo sub-county · Machakos county

📍 -1.2932°, 37.3789° · Pop: 22,396

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📊 County-level averages (precision data loading)

Kangundo North ward sits in Kangundo sub-county, Machakos County, home to about 22,396 people. Working from Machakos County soil averages, the profile is pH 7.0 (neutral), nitrogen 0.82 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 Kangundo North are Mango, Sisal, and Lucerne — see the full ranking below.

pH
7.0
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
0.82 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
31.4 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
338.0 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Kangundo North Ward

Local soil characteristics in Kangundo North Ward (located within Kangundo 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 0.82 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 31.4 mg/kg. For farmers in Kangundo North, 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.