Songot ward
Turkana West sub-county · Turkana county
📍 4.1641°, 34.7960° · Pop: 17,624
Songot ward sits in Turkana West sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 17,624 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.6 (alkaline), nitrogen 1.49 g/kg, phosphorus 38.5 mg/kg and potassium 417.0 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 Songot are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Songot Ward
Local soil characteristics in Songot Ward (located within Turkana West sub-county, Turkana County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.49 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 38.5 mg/kg. For farmers in Songot, 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.