Tanjung Pinang had the cleanest air quality in Indonesia this morning. According to the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Tanjung Pinang scored 25 on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at 6:00 AM WIB.
At that time, Tanjung Pinang's air quality was categorized as "good," meaning pollutant levels in the air were very minimal. Bengkulu followed in second place with an air quality index of 26, and Manado was third with an 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, November 23, 2023, at 6:00 AM WIB.
1. Tanjung Pinang (Riau Islands): 25
2. Bengkulu (Bengkulu): 26
3. Manado (North Sulawesi): 30
4. Indragiri Hilir (Riau): 32
5. Palangkaraya (Central Kalimantan): 33
6. Siak (Riau): 34
7. Balikpapan (East Kalimantan): 36
8. Kendari (Southeast Sulawesi): 37
9. Ambon (Maluku): 40
10. Banjar Baru (South Kalimantan): 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
Therefore, on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at 6:00 AM WIB, all of the aforementioned cities had good air quality.