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 22 on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at 3:00 PM WIB.
At that time, Tanjung Pinang's air quality was categorized as good, meaning the level of pollutants in the air was very minimal. Indragiri Hilir was ranked second with an air quality index of 28. Bengkulu followed in third place with an air quality index of 31.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air quality in Indonesia according to the KLHK on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at 3:00 PM WIB.
1. Tanjung Pinang (Riau Islands): 22
2. Indragiri Hilir (Riau): 28
3. Bengkulu (Bengkulu): 31
4. Tanjung Jabung Timur (Jambi): 32
5. Bandar Lampung (Lampung): 33
6. Palu (Central Sulawesi): 34
7. Ambon (Maluku): 38
8. Solo (Central Java): 39
9. Ternate (North Maluku): 40
10. Balikpapan (East Kalimantan): 43
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 Sunday, December 24, 2023, at 3:00 PM WIB, all of these cities had good air quality.