Moyale Township ward

Moyale sub-county · Marsabit county

📍 3.5214°, 39.0536° · Pop: 12,695

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📊 County-level averages (precision data loading)

Moyale Township ward sits in Moyale sub-county, Marsabit County, home to about 12,695 people. Working from Marsabit County soil averages, the profile is pH 8.2 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.52 g/kg, phosphorus 37.3 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 Moyale Township are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.

pH
8.2
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
0.52 g/kg
✕ Low
Phosphorus
37.3 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
420.0 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

Soil mapping and farming in Moyale Township Ward

Local soil characteristics in Moyale Township Ward (located within Moyale sub-county, Marsabit County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 8.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.52 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 37.3 mg/kg. For farmers in Moyale Township, 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.