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 21 on Monday, April 15, 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. Palu was second with an air quality index of 23, followed by Ambon 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 Monday, April 15, 2024, at 5:00 PM WIB.
1. Balikpapan (East Kalimantan): 21
2. Palu (Central Sulawesi): 23
3. Ambon (Maluku): 25
4. Gresik (East Java): 26
5. Kupang (East Nusa Tenggara): 27
6. Indragiri Hilir (Riau): 29
7. Palembang (South Sumatra): 35
8. Batam (Riau Islands): 39
9. Jambi (Jambi): 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 Monday, April 15, 2024, at 5:00 PM WIB, all of these cities had good air quality.