North Maragoli ward
Sabatia sub-county · Vihiga county
📍 0.0926°, 34.7633° · Pop: 18,487
North Maragoli ward sits in Sabatia sub-county, Vihiga County, home to about 18,487 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 North Maragoli are Sweet Potato, Wambugu Apples, and Tea — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in North Maragoli Ward
Local soil characteristics in North Maragoli Ward (located within Sabatia 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 North Maragoli, 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.