Tanjung Pinang had the cleanest air quality in Indonesia this afternoon. According to the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Tanjung Pinang scored 31 on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 3:00 PM WIB.
At that time, Tanjung Pinang's air quality was categorized as "good," meaning pollutant levels in the air were very minimal. Palu followed in second place with an air quality index of 34, followed by Balikpapan in third place with an index of 36.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air quality in Indonesia according to the KLHK on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 3:00 PM WIB.
1. Tanjung Pinang (Riau Islands): 31
2. Palu (Central Sulawesi): 34
3. Balikpapan (East Kalimantan): 36
4. Ambon (Maluku): 38
5. Mamuju (West Sulawesi): 40
6. Jayapura (Papua): 41
7. Samarinda (East Kalimantan): 43
8. Palangkaraya (Central Kalimantan): 46
9. Ternate (North Maluku): 47
10. Padang (West Sumatra): 48
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, November 6, 2023, at 3:00 PM WIB, all of the aforementioned cities had good air quality.