Hofors is a locality in Gävleborg County, Sweden, with a population of 7,152 (2010). It is located at the northern end of Lake Storsjön, about 20 km (12 mi) northwest of the city of Gävle. The climate is humid continental, with cold, snowy winters and warm, rainy summers. The history of Hofors dates back to the 16th century, when it was a mining town. In the 19th century, it became a center for the iron and steel industry. Today, Hofors is a modern town with a diverse economy.
Geographic Data for Hofors, Gävleborg, Sweden
| Latitude | 60° 32.744' |
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| Longitude | 16° 17.201' |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
Numerology for Hofors, Gävleborg, Sweden
Chaldean Name Number : 32 => 5
Pythagorean Name Number : 9
Hofors might be an ideal location for individuals whose birth number or life path numbers align with the values shown above.Top 10 Common & Popular Names in Hofors, Gävleborg, Sweden
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Famous Persons from Hofors, Gävleborg, Sweden
- Frida Andersen - Born on June 9, 1990 - Event rider, and Equestrian - Team silver medal at the 2013 European Eventing Championships
- Andreas Johansson - Born on May 19, 1973 - Ice hockey player
- Therese Rajaniemi - Born on December 21, 1964 - Politician
- Karin Laukkannen - Born on October 31, 1962 - Basketball player
- Robert Nemeth - Born on June 5, 1958 - Athletics competitor (died: December 15, 2015)
- Johnny Helsing - Born on October 8, 1955 - Weightlifter
- Rolf Eberg - Born on May 10, 1952 - Actor
- Jan O. Jansson - Born on January 8, 1951 - Writer
- Lasse Sandlin - Born on October 2, 1943 - Journalist (died: March 15, 2020)
- Ann Ahlberg - Born on March 19, 1939 - Businessperson
- Tord Sahlén - Born on May 13, 1937 - Canoeist - Silver medal in K-2 10000 m at the 1963 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships
- Lars Givell - Born on December 23, 1936 - Wood carver
- Per Åhlin - Born on August 7, 1931 - Film editor, Film director, Theatre manager, Costume designer, Cartoonist, Illustrator, Artist, Animator, and Screenwriter - Guldbaggen för kreativa insatser | Emil Prize | Gullspiran | Litteris et Artibus (died: May 1, 2023)
- Per-Olof Östrand - Born on June 13, 1930 - Swimmer - 2 Gold Medals | 1 Bronze Medal at European Swimming Championships (1947, 1950, 1954) | 21 National Championships (died: October 26, 1980)
- Gösta Persson - Born on July 12, 1927 - Drawer, and Painter (died: February 20, 1992)
- Lars Eriksson - Born on February 6, 1926 - Association football player (died: February 1, 1994)
- Olle Åberg - Born on January 24, 1925 - Middle-distance runner, and Firefighter (died: December 20, 2013)
- Nils Åsblom - Born on November 27, 1924 - Actor (died: April 24, 1992)
- Staffan Östlund - Born on November 20, 1924 - Drawer, Sculptor, and Painter (died: October 2, 2007)
- Holger Weinemo - Born on August 19, 1912 - Drawer, and Painter (died: June 19, 1985)