Manado had the cleanest air quality in Indonesia this morning. According to the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Manado scored 27 on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 6:00 AM WIB.
At that time, Manado's air quality was categorized as "good," meaning pollutant levels in the air were very minimal. Pontianak was ranked second with an air quality index of 28. Malang followed in third place with an air quality index of 30.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air quality in Indonesia according to the KLHK on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 6:00 AM WIB.
1. Manado (North Sulawesi): 27
2. Pontianak (West Kalimantan): 28
3. Malang (East Java): 30
4. Bandar Lampung (Lampung): 31
5. Indragiri Hilir (Riau): 33
6. Sanggau (West Kalimantan): 37
7. Ambon (Maluku): 38
8. Mamuju (West Sulawesi): 40
9. Ternate (North Maluku): 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
Therefore, on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 6:00 AM WIB, all of these cities had good air quality.