Mtongwe ward
Likoni sub-county · Mombasa county
📍 -4.0824°, 39.6173° · Pop: 28,168
Mtongwe ward sits in Likoni sub-county, Mombasa County, home to about 28,168 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 Mtongwe are Finger Millet, Cashew Nuts, and Napier Grass — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mtongwe Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mtongwe Ward (located within Likoni 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 Mtongwe, 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.