Padang had the cleanest air in Indonesia this afternoon. According to the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Padang scored 22 on Sunday (February 4, 2024) at 3:00 PM WIB.
At that time, Padang's air quality was categorized as good, meaning the level of pollutants in the air was very minimal. Ambon was in second place with an air quality index of 25. Serang followed in third place with an air quality index of 31.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air in Indonesia according to the KLHK on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 3:00 PM WIB.
1. Padang (West Sumatra): 22
2. Ambon (Maluku): 25
3. Serang (Banten): 31
4. Jakarta (Jakarta): 33
5. Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta): 37
6. Banjarmasin (South Kalimantan): 39
7. Mamuju (West Sulawesi): 40
8. Indragiri Hilir (Riau): 41
9. Kendari (Southeast Sulawesi): 42
10. Samarinda (East Kalimantan): 43
Based on the Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 14 of 2020 concerning the Air Pollutant Standard Index, the KLHK applies the following air quality index classification:
* 0-50: Good
* 51-100: Moderate
* 101-200: Unhealthy
* 201-300: Very Unhealthy
* 300+: Hazardous
This means that on Sunday (February 4, 2024) at 3:00 PM WIB, all of these cities had good air quality.