10 Indonesian Regions with the Least Air Pollution; Balikpapan Ranks First on Monday Afternoon

Balikpapan had the cleanest air quality in Indonesia this afternoon. According to the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Balikpapan scored 25 on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 5:00 PM WIB.

At that time, Balikpapan's air quality was categorized as good, meaning the level of pollutants in the air was very minimal. Palu was ranked second with an air quality index of 27. Cirebon followed in third place with an air quality index of 37.

Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air quality in Indonesia according to KLHK on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 5:00 PM WIB.

1. Balikpapan (East Kalimantan): 25
2. Palu (Central Sulawesi): 27
3. Cirebon (West Java): 37
4. Gresik (East Java): 40
5. Palembang (South Sumatra): 50
6. Jayapura (Papua): 51
7. Gorontalo (Gorontalo): 52
8. Cilacap (Central Java): 54
9. Padang (West Sumatra): 56
10. Mempawah (West Kalimantan): 57

Although the air quality in these cities is among the cleanest nationally, not all cities have good air quality.

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 classification:

* 0-50: Good
* 51-100: Moderate
* 101-200: Unhealthy
* 201-300: Very Unhealthy
* 300+: Hazardous

This means that on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 5:00 PM WIB, the cities with good air quality were Balikpapan, Palu, Cirebon, Gresik, and Palembang. The other five cities, namely Jayapura, Gorontalo, Cilacap, Padang, and Mempawah, had moderate air quality.