Makutano-Mwala ward
Mwala sub-county · Machakos county
📍 -1.3485°, 37.4723° · Pop: 32,127
Makutano-Mwala ward sits in Mwala sub-county, Machakos County, home to about 32,127 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.4 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.54 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 Makutano-Mwala are Mango, Sisal, and Lucerne — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Makutano-Mwala Ward
Local soil characteristics in Makutano-Mwala Ward (located within Mwala sub-county, Machakos County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.54 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 31.4 mg/kg. For farmers in Makutano-Mwala, 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.