Antubetwe Kiongo ward
Igembe North sub-county · Meru county
📍 0.3370°, 38.0752° · Pop: 32,204
Antubetwe Kiongo ward sits in Igembe North sub-county, Meru County, home to about 32,204 people. Working from Meru County soil averages, the profile is pH 4.9 (strongly acidic), nitrogen 1.22 g/kg, phosphorus 20.3 mg/kg and potassium 218.0 mg/kg. The strongly acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Antubetwe Kiongo are Avocado, Macadamia, and Wambugu Apples — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Antubetwe Kiongo Ward
Local soil characteristics in Antubetwe Kiongo Ward (located within Igembe North sub-county, Meru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 4.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.22 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 20.3 mg/kg. For farmers in Antubetwe Kiongo, 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.