Heillu/Manyatta ward
Moyale sub-county · Marsabit county
📍 3.4989°, 39.1119° · Pop: 21,152
Heillu/Manyatta ward sits in Moyale sub-county, Marsabit County, home to about 21,152 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.7 (neutral), nitrogen 1.39 g/kg, phosphorus 37.3 mg/kg and potassium 420.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Heillu/Manyatta are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Heillu/Manyatta Ward
Local soil characteristics in Heillu/Manyatta Ward (located within Moyale sub-county, Marsabit County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.39 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 37.3 mg/kg. For farmers in Heillu/Manyatta, 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.