Malkamari ward
Banissa sub-county · Mandera county
📍 4.0988°, 40.6976° · Pop: 27,602
Malkamari ward sits in Banissa sub-county, Mandera County, home to about 27,602 people. Working from Mandera County soil averages, the profile is pH 8.4 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.53 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 Malkamari are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Malkamari Ward
Local soil characteristics in Malkamari Ward (located within Banissa sub-county, Mandera County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 8.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.53 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 38.3 mg/kg. For farmers in Malkamari, 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.