Kiagu ward
Imenti Central sub-county · Meru county
📍 -0.0667°, 37.8200° · Pop: 22,243
Kiagu ward sits in Imenti Central sub-county, Meru County, home to about 22,243 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.3 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.03 g/kg, phosphorus 20.3 mg/kg and potassium 218.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kiagu are Avocado, Macadamia, and Wambugu Apples — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kiagu Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kiagu Ward (located within Imenti Central sub-county, Meru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.03 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 20.3 mg/kg. For farmers in Kiagu, 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.