Takaba South ward

Mandera West sub-county · Mandera county

📍 3.2379°, 40.3224° · Pop: 42,557

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📊 County-level averages (precision data loading)

Takaba South ward sits in Mandera West sub-county, Mandera County, home to about 42,557 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 South are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.

pH
8.4
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
0.53 g/kg
✕ Low
Phosphorus
38.3 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
420.0 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Takaba South Ward

Local soil characteristics in Takaba South 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 South, 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.

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