Masinga Central ward
Masinga sub-county · Machakos county
📍 -0.9802°, 37.6361° · Pop: 32,963
Masinga Central ward sits in Masinga sub-county, Machakos County, home to about 32,963 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 Masinga Central are Mango, Sisal, and Lucerne — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Masinga Central Ward
Local soil characteristics in Masinga Central Ward (located within Masinga 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 Masinga Central, 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.