Rafsanjān Population 2026
Rafsanjān has a population of 147,680, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Kerman. Roughly 0.2% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
147,680
Rank in Iran
#67
Coordinates
30.41°N, 55.99°E
~1,514 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
726 km
451 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kerman
Cities near Rafsanjān
FAQ
What is the population of Rafsanjān?
Rafsanjān has a population of 147,680 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Rafsanjān in?
Rafsanjān is located in Kerman, Iran.
Is Rafsanjān the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 726 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.