Balikpapan had the cleanest air in Indonesia this afternoon. According to the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Balikpapan scored 20 on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 5:00 PM WIB.
At that time, Balikpapan's air quality was categorized as good, meaning the level of pollutants in the air was very minimal. Padang was in second place with an air quality index of 25. Mamuju followed in third place with an air quality index of 26.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air in Indonesia according to the KLHK on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 5:00 PM WIB.
1. Balikpapan (East Kalimantan): 20
2. Padang (West Sumatra): 25
3. Mamuju (West Sulawesi): 26
4. Ambon (Maluku): 28
5. Banda Aceh (Aceh): 32
6. Gresik (East Java): 36
7. Serang (Banten): 41
8. Rokan Hilir (Riau): 44
9. Palu (Central Sulawesi): 45
10. Pekanbaru (Riau): 47
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
This means that on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 5:00 PM WIB, all of these cities had good air quality.