Takaba ward
Mandera West sub-county · Mandera county
📍 3.5037°, 40.0776° · Pop: 33,542
Takaba ward sits in Mandera West sub-county, Mandera County, home to about 33,542 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 Takaba are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Takaba Ward
Local soil characteristics in Takaba Ward (located within Mandera West 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 Takaba, 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.