also has buses, railways and an airport to go to other cities and provinces. Population The average population of Rafsanjan in different years have been as following: in 2006: 139,219; in 2011: 151,420; in 2016: 161,909. Notable Rafsanjanis Former President of Iran Hashemi Rafsanjani was born in Nough, near Rafsanjan Former Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad Hosseini was born in Koshkouyeh near Rafsanjan Seyyed Hossein Marashi, former Iranian Vice-President of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, was born in Koshkouyeh near Rafsanjan. Ali Samereh, Iranian football player Mark Amin, vice president of Lions Gate Entertainment production company. Colleges and universities Islamic Azad University Rafsanjan Branch Allameh Jafari University Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences Rafsanjan University of Vali Asr Rafsanjan School of Medicine Sport Football club Mes Rafsanjan F.C. is based in the city. References Populated places in Rafsanjan County Cities in Kerman Province