Hofors (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈhûːfɔʂ])[2] is a locality and the seat of Hofors Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 6,681 inhabitants in 2010.

[1] 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: Hofors World Cup was an international rink bandy competition played annually 1984–1998.

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