Banjarmasin had the cleanest air in Indonesia this afternoon. According to the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Banjarmasin scored 25 on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 3:00 PM WIB.
At that time, Banjarmasin's air quality was categorized as "good," meaning pollutant levels in the air were very minimal. Balikpapan was second with an air quality index of 32, followed by Palangkaraya in third place with an index of 33.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air in Indonesia according to the KLHK on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 3:00 PM WIB.
1. Banjarmasin (South Kalimantan): 25
2. Balikpapan (East Kalimantan): 32
3. Palangkaraya (Central Kalimantan): 33
4. Palu (Central Sulawesi): 34
5. Tanjung Jabung Timur (Jambi): 35
6. Jakarta (Jakarta Special Capital Region): 36
7. Ambon (Maluku): 38
8. Mamuju (West Sulawesi): 39
9. Ternate (North Maluku): 41
10. Kendari (Southeast Sulawesi): 42
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 Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 3:00 PM WIB, all of these cities had good air quality.