10 Areas with the Cleanest Afternoon Air (21/2) in Indonesia

The air quality in Nabire Regency is the cleanest in Indonesia this afternoon. Based on the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Nabire Regency scored 6 on Saturday (February 21, 2026) at 4:00 PM WIB.

At that time, the air quality in Nabire Regency was classified as good, meaning the pollutant levels in the air were extremely low. Next, Penajam Paser Utara Regency took second place with an air quality index of 12. Following that, Tebo Regency ranked third with an air quality index of 15.

Here is the complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air quality in Indonesia according to KLHK on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM WIB.

1. Nabire Regency (Central Papua): 6
2. Penajam Paser Utara Regency (East Kalimantan): 12
3. Tebo Regency (Jambi): 15
4. Dumai (Riau): 17
5. Tarakan (North Kalimantan): 19
6. Bontang (East Kalimantan): 21
7. South Lampung Regency (Lampung): 22
8. Probolinggo (East Java): 23
9. Sukabumi Regency (West Java): 24
10. Kapuas Regency (Central Kalimantan): 26

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Based on Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 14 of 2020 concerning the Air Pollution 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 Saturday (February 21, 2026) at 4:00 PM WIB, all these cities had good air quality.

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