Matungulu West ward
Matungulu sub-county · Machakos county
📍 -1.2674°, 37.2100° · Pop: 33,935
Matungulu West ward sits in Matungulu sub-county, Machakos County, home to about 33,935 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.0 (neutral), nitrogen 1.62 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 Matungulu West are Mango, Sisal, and Lucerne — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Matungulu West Ward
Local soil characteristics in Matungulu West Ward (located within Matungulu 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 1.62 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 31.4 mg/kg. For farmers in Matungulu West, 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.