Hofors
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Central Hofors in February 2009
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| Coordinates: 60°33′N 16°17′E / 60.550°N 16.283°ECoordinates: 60°33′N 16°17′E / 60.550°N 16.283°E | ||
| Country | Sweden | |
| Province | Gästrikland | |
| County | Gävleborg County | |
| Municipality | Hofors Municipality | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.97 km2 (2.69 sq mi) | |
| Population (31 December 2010) | ||
| • Total | 6,681 | |
| • Density | 958/km2 (2,480/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Hofors is a locality and the seat of Hofors Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 6,681 inhabitants in 2010.
The town of Hofors evolved around an iron industry in the 17th century, which eventually developed into one of Sweden's foremost ironworks, and a subsidiary of the SKF group.
The following sports clubs are located in Hofors:
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