Township ward
Kiharu sub-county · Murang'a county
📍 -0.7254°, 37.1493° · Pop: 27,484
Township ward sits in Kiharu sub-county, Murang'a County, home to about 27,484 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.80 g/kg, phosphorus 12.2 mg/kg and potassium 168.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Township are Macadamia, Pineapple, and Avocado — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Township Ward
Local soil characteristics in Township Ward (located within Kiharu sub-county, Murang'a County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.80 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.2 mg/kg. For farmers in 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.