Chewele ward
Bura sub-county · Tana River county
📍 -0.8736°, 39.7020° · Pop: 16,403
Chewele ward sits in Bura sub-county, Tana River County, home to about 16,403 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.6 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.84 g/kg, phosphorus 8.5 mg/kg and potassium 108.0 mg/kg. The alkaline pH can restrict micronutrient uptake, so watch for zinc and iron deficiency. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Chewele are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Chewele Ward
Local soil characteristics in Chewele Ward (located within Bura sub-county, Tana River County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.84 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 8.5 mg/kg. For farmers in Chewele, 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.