Banjarmasin had the cleanest air in Indonesia this morning. According to the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Banjarmasin scored 22 on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 6:00 AM WIB.
At that time, Banjarmasin's air quality was categorized as "good," meaning pollutant levels were very minimal. Balikpapan was second with an air quality index of 23, followed by Ambon in third place with an index of 24.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air in Indonesia according to KLHK on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 6:00 AM WIB.
1. Banjarmasin (South Kalimantan): 22
2. Balikpapan (East Kalimantan): 23
3. Ambon (Maluku): 24
4. Kupang (East Nusa Tenggara): 28
5. Indragiri Hilir (Riau): 33
6. Gresik (East Java): 38
7. Jambi (Jambi): 39
8. Kendari (Southeast Sulawesi): 42
9. Samarinda (East Kalimantan): 43
10. Jakarta (Jakarta): 44
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 classifications:
* 0-50: Good
* 51-100: Moderate
* 101-200: Unhealthy
* 201-300: Very Unhealthy
* 300+: Hazardous
This means that on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 6:00 AM WIB, all of the aforementioned cities had good air quality.