Murindat ward
Gilgil sub-county · Nakuru county
📍 -0.4622°, 36.3523° · Pop: 21,685
Murindat ward sits in Gilgil sub-county, Nakuru County, home to about 21,685 people. Working from Nakuru County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.3 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.59 g/kg, phosphorus 25.2 mg/kg and potassium 239.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Murindat are Carrot, Dolichos, and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Murindat Ward
Local soil characteristics in Murindat Ward (located within Gilgil sub-county, Nakuru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.59 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 25.2 mg/kg. For farmers in Murindat, 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.