Soil & best crops in Takaba South
Mandera West sub-county · Mandera county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Takaba South — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Takaba South is in Mandera West sub-county, Mandera County.
📍 3.2379°, 40.3224° · Pop: 42,557
Takaba South ward sits in Mandera West sub-county, Mandera County, home to about 42,557 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.3 (neutral), nitrogen 0.90 g/kg, phosphorus 11.2 mg/kg and potassium 243.7 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Takaba South are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
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 7.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.90 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 11.2 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Takaba South, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using a fertilizer program tuned to these soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.
Best crops for Takaba South
Takaba South ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Takaba South in?
Takaba South is a ward in Mandera West sub-county, Mandera County, Kenya.
Which county is Takaba South ward in?
Takaba South ward is in Mandera County, Kenya, within Mandera West sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Takaba South?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.3), the top-scoring crops for Takaba South are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Takaba South" section on this page.