Chewani ward
Galole sub-county · Tana River county
📍 -1.3521°, 39.9966° · Pop: 24,201
Chewani ward sits in Galole sub-county, Tana River County, home to about 24,201 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.1 (neutral), nitrogen 1.16 g/kg, phosphorus 8.5 mg/kg and potassium 108.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Chewani are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Chewani Ward
Local soil characteristics in Chewani Ward (located within Galole sub-county, Tana River County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.16 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 8.5 mg/kg. For farmers in Chewani, 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.