Pontianak had the cleanest air in Indonesia this afternoon. According to the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Pontianak scored 22 on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 3:00 PM WIB.
At that time, Pontianak's air quality was categorized as good, meaning the level of pollutants in the air was very minimal. Manado was in second place with an air quality index of 28. Indragiri Hilir followed in third place with an index of 31.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air in Indonesia according to the KLHK on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 3:00 PM WIB.
1. Pontianak (West Kalimantan): 22
2. Manado (North Sulawesi): 28
3. Indragiri Hilir (Riau): 31
4. Serang (Banten): 32
5. Palu (Central Sulawesi): 34
6. Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta): 36
7. Ambon (Maluku): 37
8. Banda Aceh (Aceh): 38
9. Palembang (South Sumatra): 39
10. Tanjung Jabung Timur (Jambi): 41
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 Monday, March 4, 2024, at 3:00 PM WIB, all of the aforementioned cities had good air quality.