10 Regions in Indonesia with the Cleanest Air This Afternoon (16/1)
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Kutai Barat Regency's air quality is the cleanest in Indonesia this afternoon. Based on the air quality index version of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Kutai Barat Regency scored 13 on Friday (16/1/2026) at 4:00 PM WIB.
At that time, Kutai Barat Regency's air quality was classified as good, meaning the level of pollutants in the air of Kutai Barat Regency was very minimal. Subsequently, Gresik ranked second with an air quality index of 17. Next, Semarang was in third position with an air quality index of 20.
Here is the complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air quality in Indonesia according to KLHK on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM WIB.
- Kutai Barat Regency (East Kalimantan): 13
- Gresik (East Java): 17
- Semarang (Central Java): 20
- Sukabumi Regency (West Java): 22
- Probolinggo (East Java): 23
- Malang (East Java): 25
- West Kotawaringin Regency (Central Kalimantan): 26
- Bontang (East Kalimantan): 28
- Cilegon (Banten): 29
- Banyuwangi Regency (East Java): 30
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Based on KLHK Regulation No. 14 of 2020 concerning the Air Pollutant Standard Index, 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 Friday (16/1/2026) at 4:00 PM WIB, all these cities had good air quality.
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