Hofors
- 📍 Location: Gävleborg County,
Hofors: 56 km west of Gävle - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 9,138 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Hofors, Torsåker, Robertsholm
- 📐 Area: 412 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 165 km in a straight line
- ⏰ Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- 💰 Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hofors Municipality?
Hofors Municipality had 9,138 residents on December 31, 2025, down 432 (4.5%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Hofors Municipality in?
Hofors Municipality is in Gävleborg County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 10 municipalities and its seat is Gävle.
What are the largest towns in Hofors Municipality?
The largest urban area is Hofors with 6,037 residents, followed by Torsåker (867) and Robertsholm (392). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Hofors from Gävle?
Hofors is about 56 km from the county seat Gävle in a straight line; Gävle lies to the east of Hofors. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Hofors from Stockholm?
Hofors is about 165 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Hofors Municipality?
The land area is 412 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 22 residents per km².
What is Hofors Municipality known for?
Hofors is an industrial town that grew up around ironworking from the 1600s. Steelmaker Ovako has one of its production sites here, including a plant producing fossil-free hydrogen to heat steel before rolling, and SKF also operates in the town.