Banjar Baru had the cleanest air in Indonesia this afternoon. According to the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Banjar Baru scored 20 on Saturday, February 24th, 2024, at 3:00 PM WIB.
At that time, Banjar Baru's air quality was categorized as good, meaning the level of pollutants in the air was very minimal. Padang was ranked second with an air quality index of 22. Tanjung Pinang followed in third place with an air quality index of 31.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air in Indonesia according to KLHK on Saturday, February 24th, 2024, at 3:00 PM WIB.
1. Banjar Baru (South Kalimantan): 20
2. Padang (West Sumatra): 22
3. Tanjung Pinang (Riau Islands): 31
4. Siak (Riau): 34
5. Palu (Central Sulawesi): 35
6. Indragiri Hilir (Riau): 37
7. Palembang (South Sumatra): 38
8. Ambon (Maluku): 39
9. Bulungan (North Kalimantan): 41
10. Batam (Riau Islands): 42
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 Saturday, February 24th, 2024, at 3:00 PM WIB, all of these cities had good air quality.