Hofheim (officially known as Hofheim am Taunus ) is the administrative center of the Main-Taunus district, in the south of the state of Hesse. The population of the town at the end of 2006 was 41,737; its geographical position is 50°6′N 8°25′E / 50.100°N 8.417°E / 50.100; 8.417. The town was first mentioned in 1262 as Hoveheim.