Soil & best crops in Township

Mandera East sub-county · Mandera county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Township — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Township is in Mandera East sub-county, Mandera County.

📍 3.9484°, 41.8730° · Pop: 45,358

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Township ward sits in Mandera East sub-county, Mandera County, home to about 45,358 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.7 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.60 g/kg, phosphorus 23.5 mg/kg and potassium 269.4 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 Township are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.

pH
7.7
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
0.60 g/kg
✕ Low
Phosphorus
23.5 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
269.4 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Township Ward

Local soil characteristics in Township Ward (located within Mandera East 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 0.60 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 23.5 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Township, 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.

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Township ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Township in?

Township is a ward in Mandera East sub-county, Mandera County, Kenya.

Which county is Township ward in?

Township ward is in Mandera County, Kenya, within Mandera East sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Township?

Based on the local soil (pH 7.7), the top-scoring crops for Township are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Township" section on this page.

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