Makassar had the cleanest air quality in Indonesia this morning. According to the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Makassar scored 20 on Saturday, December 9th, 2023, at 6:00 AM WIB.
At that time, Makassar's air quality was categorized as "good," meaning pollutant levels in the air were very minimal. Tanjung Pinang was second with an air quality index of 22, followed by Siak in third place with an index of 33.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air quality in Indonesia according to KLHK on Saturday, December 9th, 2023, at 6:00 AM WIB.
1. Makassar (South Sulawesi): 20
2. Tanjung Pinang (Riau Islands): 22
3. Siak (Riau): 33
4. Indragiri Hilir (Riau): 35
5. Solo (Central Java): 37
6. Ambon (Maluku): 38
7. Semarang (Central Java): 39
8. Mamuju (West Sulawesi): 40
9. Kupang (East Nusa Tenggara): 41
10. Bulungan (North Kalimantan): 42
Based on the Minister of Environment and Forestry 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
Therefore, on Saturday, December 9th, 2023, at 6:00 AM WIB, all of these cities had good air quality.