Jakarta had the cleanest air in Indonesia this afternoon. According to the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Jakarta scored 26 on Friday, March 8th, 2024, at 3:00 PM WIB.
At that time, Jakarta's air quality was categorized as "good," meaning pollutant levels were very minimal. Manado was second with an air quality index of 29, followed by Banjarmasin in third place with an index of 30.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air in Indonesia according to KLHK on Friday, March 8th, 2024, at 3:00 PM WIB.
1. Jakarta (DKI Jakarta): 26
2. Manado (North Sulawesi): 29
3. Banjarmasin (South Kalimantan): 30
4. Pontianak (West Kalimantan): 31
5. Serang (Banten): 32
6. Indragiri Hilir (Riau): 33
7. Makassar (South Sulawesi): 35
8. Siak (Riau): 36
9. Padang (West Sumatra): 37
10. Ambon (Maluku): 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
This means that on Friday, March 8th, 2024, at 3:00 PM WIB, all of the aforementioned cities had good air quality.