Tanjung Pinang had the cleanest air quality in Indonesia this morning. According to the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Tanjung Pinang scored 25 on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 6:00 AM WIB.
At that time, Tanjung Pinang's air quality was categorized as "good," meaning pollutant levels in the air were very minimal. Balikpapan followed in second place with an air quality index of 29. Mataram was third with an index of 31.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air quality in Indonesia according to KLHK on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 6:00 AM WIB.
1. Tanjung Pinang (Riau Islands): 25
2. Balikpapan (East Kalimantan): 29
3. Mataram (West Nusa Tenggara): 31
4. Kupang (East Nusa Tenggara): 32
5. Palu (Central Sulawesi): 34
6. Banjarmasin (South Kalimantan): 35
7. Ambon (Maluku): 36
8. Indragiri Hilir (Riau): 39
9. Mamuju (West Sulawesi): 40
10. Kendari (Southeast Sulawesi): 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
This means that on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 6:00 AM WIB, all of these cities had good air quality.