Kotulo ward
Mandera South sub-county · Mandera county
📍 2.5333°, 40.7964° · Pop: 70,329
Kotulo ward sits in Mandera South sub-county, Mandera County, home to about 70,329 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.7 (alkaline), nitrogen 1.49 g/kg, phosphorus 38.3 mg/kg and potassium 420.0 mg/kg. The alkaline pH can restrict micronutrient uptake, so watch for zinc and iron deficiency. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kotulo are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kotulo Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kotulo Ward (located within Mandera South sub-county, Mandera County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.49 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 38.3 mg/kg. For farmers in Kotulo, 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.