Padang had the cleanest air quality in Indonesia this morning. According to the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Padang scored 25 on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 6:00 AM WIB.
At that time, Padang's air quality was categorized as "good," meaning pollutant levels were very minimal. Jakarta ranked second with an air quality index of 26, followed by Manado in third place with an index of 27.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air quality in Indonesia according to KLHK on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 6:00 AM WIB.
1. Padang (West Sumatra): 25
2. Jakarta (Jakarta): 26
3. Manado (North Sulawesi): 27
4. Tanjung Pinang (Riau Islands): 29
5. Pontianak (West Kalimantan): 31
6. Banjarmasin (South Kalimantan): 32
7. Balikpapan (East Kalimantan): 33
8. Indragiri Hilir (Riau): 36
9. Ambon (Maluku): 37
10. Palembang (South Sumatra): 38
Based on the Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 14 of 2020 concerning the Air Pollutant Standard Index, KLHK applies the following air quality index classification:
* 0-50: Good
* 51-100: Moderate
* 101-200: Unhealthy
* 201-300: Very Unhealthy
* 300+: Hazardous
Therefore, on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 6:00 AM WIB, all of the aforementioned cities had good air quality.