Laisamis ward

Laisamis sub-county · Marsabit county

📍 1.5973°, 37.9262° · Pop: 13,109

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Laisamis ward sits in Laisamis sub-county, Marsabit County, home to about 13,109 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.2 (neutral), nitrogen 1.37 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 Laisamis are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.

pH
7.2
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
1.37 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
37.3 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
420.0 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Laisamis Ward

Local soil characteristics in Laisamis Ward (located within Laisamis sub-county, Marsabit County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.37 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 37.3 mg/kg. For farmers in Laisamis, 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.