Melby, Halsnæs
Melby | |
|---|---|
Town | |
The church | |
| Coordinates: 55°59′43″N 11°58′11″E / 55.99528°N 11.96972°E | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Municipality | Halsnæs |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 0.71 km2 (0.27 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | |
| • Urban | 781 |
| • Urban density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (GMT) |
| Postal code | 3370 Melby |
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Melby is a village located on the Halsnæs peninsula, midway between Frederiksværk and Hundested, Halsnæs Municipality, North Zealand, some 60 km north of Copenhagen, Denmark. It most notable landmarks are its church, its windmill and a former military camp. Melby Station is served by the Hundested Line between Hillerød and Hundested. As of 1 January 2024, the population was 781.
The name Melby is also associated with Melbylejren, a former military installation which is now located in Liseleje-Asserbo, as well as Melby Overdrev, an area of protected heatherlands separating Liseleje and Asserbo Plantations to the east of Liseleje.