Banjarmasin had the cleanest air in Indonesia this afternoon. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI) from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Banjarmasin scored 24 on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, at 5:00 PM WIB.
At that time, Banjarmasin's air quality was categorized as "good," meaning pollutant levels were very minimal. Mamuju followed in second place with an AQI of 25, and Ambon was third with an AQI of 29.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air in Indonesia according to the KLHK on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, at 5:00 PM WIB:
1. Banjarmasin (South Kalimantan): 24
2. Mamuju (West Sulawesi): 25
3. Ambon (Maluku): 29
4. Bengkulu (Bengkulu): 30
5. Banjar Baru (South Kalimantan): 37
6. Bulungan (North Kalimantan): 38
7. Rokan Hilir (Riau): 40
8. Balikpapan (East Kalimantan): 43
9. Padang (West Sumatra): 44
10. Banda Aceh (Aceh): 45
Based on the Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 14 of 2020 concerning the Air Pollutant Standard Index, the KLHK classifies the Air Quality Index as follows:
* 0-50: Good
* 51-100: Moderate
* 101-200: Unhealthy
* 201-300: Very Unhealthy
* 300+: Hazardous
Therefore, on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, at 5:00 PM WIB, all of the aforementioned cities had good air quality.