Barwaqo ward
Wajir East sub-county · Wajir county
📍 1.7580°, 40.0316° · Pop: 30,070
Barwaqo ward sits in Wajir East sub-county, Wajir County, home to about 30,070 people. Working from Wajir County soil averages, the profile is pH 8.4 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.52 g/kg, phosphorus 39.3 mg/kg and potassium 396.0 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 Barwaqo are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Barwaqo Ward
Local soil characteristics in Barwaqo Ward (located within Wajir East sub-county, Wajir County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 8.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.52 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 39.3 mg/kg. For farmers in Barwaqo, 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.