Hofors () is a locality and the seat of Hofors Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 6,681 inhabitants in 2010. Districts Born Böle Bönhusberget Centrum Göklund Hammaren Lillån Muntebo Rönningen Silverdalen Standarn Västerhöjden Robertsholm Fagersta by Långnäs Barkhyttan Stenshyttan 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. Notable people Kerstin Hesselgren, first woman elected into the upper house of Swedish parliament Andreas Johansson, former NHL player Ulf Söderström, ice hockey player Lasse Åberg, artist, actor, film director and musician Sports The following sports clubs are located in Hofors: Hofors AIF Hofors World Cup was an international rink bandy competition played annually 1984–1998. References Populated places in Hofors Municipality Gästrikland Municipal seats of Gävleborg County Swedish municipal seats