Luanda South ward

Luanda sub-county · Vihiga county

📍 -0.0133°, 34.5694° · Pop: 19,994

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📊 County-level averages (precision data loading)

Luanda South ward sits in Luanda sub-county, Vihiga County, home to about 19,994 people. Working from Vihiga County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.02 g/kg, phosphorus 14.8 mg/kg and potassium 164.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Luanda South are Sweet Potato, Wambugu Apples, and Tea — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.6
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.02 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
14.8 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
164.0 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in Luanda South Ward

Local soil characteristics in Luanda South Ward (located within Luanda sub-county, Vihiga County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.02 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.8 mg/kg. For farmers in Luanda South, 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.