Balikpapan had the cleanest air in Indonesia this morning. According to the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Balikpapan scored 21 on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 6:00 AM WIB.
At that time, Balikpapan's air quality was categorized as "good," meaning pollutant levels were very minimal. Palu was second with an air quality index of 23, followed by Padang in third place with an index of 25.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air in Indonesia according to the KLHK on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 6:00 AM WIB.
1. Balikpapan (East Kalimantan): 21
2. Palu (Central Sulawesi): 23
3. Padang (West Sumatra): 25
4. Ambon (Maluku): 27
5. Banjarmasin (South Kalimantan): 29
6. Kupang (East Nusa Tenggara): 31
7. Cirebon (West Java): 33
8. Palembang (South Sumatra): 35
9. Indragiri Hilir (Riau): 37
10. Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta): 39
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, at 6:00 AM WIB on Sunday, April 14, 2024, all of these cities had good air quality.