Luanda Township ward
Luanda sub-county · Vihiga county
📍 0.0306°, 34.5978° · Pop: 14,403
Luanda Township ward sits in Luanda sub-county, Vihiga County, home to about 14,403 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.44 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 Township are Sweet Potato, Wambugu Apples, and Tea — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Luanda Township Ward
Local soil characteristics in Luanda Township Ward (located within Luanda sub-county, Vihiga County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.44 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.8 mg/kg. For farmers in Luanda Township, 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.