Balikpapan had the cleanest air in Indonesia this morning. According to the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Balikpapan scored 21 on Thursday, June 6th, 2024, at 6:00 AM WIB.
At that time, Balikpapan's air quality was categorized as "good," meaning the level of pollutants in the air was very minimal. Mamuju followed in second place with an air quality index of 25, and Palu was third with an index of 27.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air in Indonesia according to the KLHK on Thursday, June 6th, 2024, at 6:00 AM WIB.
1. Balikpapan (East Kalimantan): 21
2. Mamuju (West Sulawesi): 25
3. Palu (Central Sulawesi): 27
4. Bulungan (North Kalimantan): 28
5. Ambon (Maluku): 30
6. Mempawah (West Kalimantan): 31
7. Banjarmasin (South Kalimantan): 33
8. Rokan Hilir (Riau): 37
9. Palembang (South Sumatra): 44
10. Batam (Riau Islands): 45
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
Therefore, on Thursday, June 6th, 2024, at 6:00 AM WIB, all of the aforementioned cities had good air quality.