Soil & best crops in Kang'Atotha

Turkana Central sub-county · Turkana county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kang'Atotha — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kang'Atotha is in Turkana Central sub-county, Turkana County.

📍 3.2417°, 35.9393° · Pop: 22,695

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Kang'Atotha ward sits in Turkana Central sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 22,695 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 8.0 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.50 g/kg, phosphorus 38.5 mg/kg and potassium 133.3 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 Kang'Atotha are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.

pH
8.0
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
0.50 g/kg
✕ Low
Phosphorus
38.5 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
133.3 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in Kang'Atotha Ward

Local soil characteristics in Kang'Atotha Ward (located within Turkana Central sub-county, Turkana County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 8.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.50 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 38.5 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kang'Atotha, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using a fertilizer program tuned to these soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.

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Kang'Atotha ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Kang'Atotha in?

Kang'Atotha is a ward in Turkana Central sub-county, Turkana County, Kenya.

Which county is Kang'Atotha ward in?

Kang'Atotha ward is in Turkana County, Kenya, within Turkana Central sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Kang'Atotha?

Based on the local soil (pH 8.0), the top-scoring crops for Kang'Atotha are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kang'Atotha" section on this page.

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