TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Even though it is a tropical country, Indonesia has several cities with colder temperatures. Based on the monitoring station of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), here is the list of 5 coldest cities located in Indonesia:

1. Kota Mulia 

Kota Mulia, located in Puncak Jaya Regency, Papua Province, has been named the coldest area in Indonesia. Surrounded by Jaya Wijaya and Puncak Jaya mountains, the city is located at an altitude of 2,448 meters above sea level (masl). BMKG noted the temperature in Kota Mulia can reach 9 degrees Celsius at night and can also reach freezing points.

2. Waghete

Still in Papua Province, the second coldest area in Indonesia is a small town called Waghete. During the day, the temperature in this city reaches 15 degrees Celsius, while at night, the temperature dropped to 10 degrees Celsius.

3. Mamasa

Located at an altitude of 1,900 meters above sea level, Mamasa Regency in West Sulawesi Province is considered the coldest region in Indonesia. BMKG has recorded the temperature during nighttime at 10 degrees Celsius. Apart from its cold weather, Mamasa is furnished with natural beauty.

4. Ruteng

The city of Ruteng, East Nusa Tenggara Province, is located at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level. BMKG reported that the average air temperature in Ruteng is between 13 and 9.2 degrees Celsius. The area provides beautiful natural scenery, the city has also been referred to as the Prague of Indonesia.