Garsen Central ward

Garsen sub-county · Tana River county

📍 -2.3312°, 40.2023° · Pop: 14,852

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📊 County-level averages (precision data loading)

Garsen Central ward sits in Garsen sub-county, Tana River County, home to about 14,852 people. Working from Tana River County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.4 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.04 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 Garsen Central are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.

pH
6.4
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.04 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
8.5 mg/kg
✕ Low
Potassium
108.0 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in Garsen Central Ward

Local soil characteristics in Garsen Central Ward (located within Garsen sub-county, Tana River County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.04 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 8.5 mg/kg. For farmers in Garsen Central, 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.