Frere Town ward

Nyali sub-county · Mombasa county

📍 -4.0247°, 39.6914° · Pop: 41,678

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📊 County-level averages (precision data loading)

Frere Town ward sits in Nyali sub-county, Mombasa County, home to about 41,678 people. Working from Mombasa County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.2 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 0.95 g/kg, phosphorus 8.4 mg/kg and potassium 136.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Frere Town are Finger Millet, Cashew Nuts, and Napier Grass — see the full ranking below.

pH
6.2
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
0.95 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
8.4 mg/kg
✕ Low
Potassium
136.0 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in Frere Town Ward

Local soil characteristics in Frere Town Ward (located within Nyali sub-county, Mombasa County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.95 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 8.4 mg/kg. For farmers in Frere Town, 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.