10 Regions in Indonesia with the Cleanest Air This Morning (12/8)

Murung Raya Regency's air quality is the cleanest in Indonesia this morning. Based on the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Murung Raya Regency scored 13 on Tuesday (August 12, 2025) at 06:00 AM WIB.

At that time, Murung Raya Regency's air quality was classified as good, meaning the pollutant levels in the air were very minimal. Subsequently, Banda Aceh ranked second with an air quality index of 16. Next, Penajam Paser Utara Regency was in third place with an air quality index of 17.

Here is the complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air quality in Indonesia according to KLHK on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 06:00 AM WIB.

1. Murung Raya Regency (Central Kalimantan): 13
2. Banda Aceh (Aceh): 16
3. Penajam Paser Utara Regency (East Kalimantan): 17
4. Balikpapan (East Kalimantan): 18
5. Banyuwangi Regency (East Java): 22
6. Tasikmalaya Regency (West Java): 23
7. Lumajang Regency (East Java): 24
8. Mataram (West Nusa Tenggara): 25
9. Ternate (North Maluku): 26
10. Tomohon (North Sulawesi): 27

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Based on KLHK 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 Tuesday (August 12, 2025) at 06:00 AM WIB, all these cities had good air quality.

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