# Jyllinge

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{{Infobox settlement
|name                   = Jyllinge
|settlement_type        = Town
|image_skyline          = Hotel Søfryd (Jyllinge).jpg
|image_caption          = Hotel Søfryd in Old Jyllinge
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|subdivision_type       = Country
|subdivision_name       = {{flag|Denmark}}
|subdivision_type1      = [Region](/source/Regions_of_Denmark)
|subdivision_name1      = [Zealand](/source/Region_Zealand)
|subdivision_type2      = [Municipality](/source/Municipalities_of_Denmark)
|subdivision_name2      = [Roskilde](/source/Roskilde_Municipality)
|area_urban_km2         = 5.8
|population_as_of       = 2025
|population_density_metro_km2 = auto
|population_urban       = 10801 
|population_density_urban_km2 = auto
|population_blank1_title      = Gender <ref>[https://m.statbank.dk/TableInfo/BY1?lang=en BY1: Population 1. January by urban areas, age and sex] The Mobile Statbank from [Statistics Denmark](/source/Statistics_Denmark)</ref>
|population_blank1      = 5352 males and 5449 females
|timezone               = [GMT](/source/GMT)
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|coordinates            = {{coord|55|45|04|N|12|06|23|E|display=inline,title}}
|elevation_m            = 24
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|postal_code            = 4040 Jyllinge
}}

'''Jyllinge''' is a town located on the eastern shores of [Roskilde Fjord](/source/Roskilde_Fjord), midway between [Roskilde](/source/Roskilde) and [Frederikssund](/source/Frederikssund), [Roskilde Municipality](/source/Roskilde_Municipality), some 40&nbsp;km west of [Copenhagen](/source/Copenhagen), [Denmark](/source/Denmark). The original fishing village is surrounded by large areas of [Single-family detached home](/source/Single-family_detached_home)s. As of 1 January 2025, it had a population of  10,801.<ref>[https://m.statbank.dk/TableInfo/BY3?lang=en BY3: Population 1. January by urban areas, area and population density] The Mobile Statbank from [Statistics Denmark](/source/Statistics_Denmark)</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Peder Mork Mönsted A country lane Jyllinge.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Jyllinge in 1920, painting by  [Peder Mørk Mønsted](/source/Peder_M%C3%B8rk_M%C3%B8nsted) ]]
Jyllinge is first mentioned in 1171 as ''Iuleghe'', possibly derived from ''Iula'', meaning "the yellow', an old name for Lilleø, and from Old Danish ''eki'', meaning "oak forest".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.denstoredanske.dk/Danmarks_geografi_og_historie/Danmarks_geografi/Sj%C3%A6lland/Jyllinge|title=Jyllinge|language=Danish|publisher=Gyldendal|accessdate=2014-06-22}}</ref>

The village consisted of a mixture of fishermen and farmers.  The fishing took place from small boats on the fiord and was mainly for eel. In 1861, the village had 28 fishermen and 21 boats. The first primitive harbor was constructed in 1870.<ref name=Fiskerihavn>{{cite web|url=http://www.roskildekommune.dk/webtop/site.aspx?p=23310|title=Jyllinge Fiskerihavn|language=Danish|publisher=Kulturarv|accessdate=2014-06-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101204249/http://www.roskildekommune.dk/webtop/site.aspx?p=23310|archive-date=2014-11-01|url-status=dead}}</ref> It saw a modest expansion in 1906 and a boatyard opened in 1909. In 1926, a group of fishermen founded Jyllinge Fish Exports.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roskildekommune.dk/webtop/site.aspx?p=23312|title=Jyllinge Fiskeexport|language=Danish|publisher=Kulturarv|accessdate=2014-06-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101203037/http://www.roskildekommune.dk/webtop/site.aspx?p=23312|archive-date=2014-11-01|url-status=dead}}</ref> A new harbor was constructed between 1956 and 1969.

The town has experienced considerable growth after [World War II](/source/World_War_II), prospering from its location near Roskilde and Copenhagen.<ref name=Fiskerihavn/>

==Harbour==
Only a single commercial fishing vessel continues to operate out of Jyllinge Harbour. A marina with room for 400 leisure crafts has been constructed to the south of the harbor. A smaller. privately owned marina is located on its north side.

==Churches==
thumb|200px|Jyllinge Church

thumb|200px|Church of the Holy Cross

Jyllinge has two churches. The medieval Jyllinge Church built around 1100, making it one of the oldest in Denmark. The original Tomanesque church was expanded with the short tower and the [porch](/source/church_porch) during the Late Gothic period.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.denstoredanske.dk/Kunst_og_kultur/Arkitektur/Danske_kirker_J-J%C3%A5/Jyllinge_Kirke|title=Jyllinge Kirke|language=Danish|publisher=Gyldendal|accessdate=2014-06-22}}</ref> The modern Church of the Holy Cross was completed in 2008 to a design by Jan Søndergaards of [KHR Arkitekter](/source/KHR_Arkitekter). It is built in [GRP composite](/source/Fiberglass).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jyllingesogn.dk/hellig-kors-kirke|title=Church of GRP composite|publisher=Fiberline|accessdate=2014-06-22|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140622033225/http://www.jyllingesogn.dk/hellig-kors-kirke|archive-date=2014-06-22|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Other facilities==
Jyllinge has two primary schools, Jyllinge School and Baunehøj School. Jyllingecentret is a small shopping centre.

The [handball](/source/handball) club [HØJ Elite](/source/H%C3%98J_Elite) plays in the top Danish league on both the women's and men's side.

== Notable people ==
thumb|120px|Christine Antorini, 2005
* [H. A. Brendekilde](/source/H._A._Brendekilde) (1857 – 1942 in Jyllinge) was a Danish painter, initially social realist style, later more religious and eventually portraying idyllic village life
* [Christine Antorini](/source/Christine_Antorini) (born 1965 in Jyllinge) a Danish politician, former Minister of Education
* [Mette Gjerskov](/source/Mette_Gjerskov) (born 1966 in Jyllinge) a Danish politician, former Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries
* [Frank Hansen](/source/Frank_Hansen_(footballer%2C_born_1983)) (born 1983 in Jyllinge) a retired Danish football defender, ca.400 club caps
* [Mikkel Damsgaard](/source/Mikkel_Damsgaard) (born 2000 in Jyllinge) a Danish football player, 77 caps with [FC Nordsjælland](/source/FC_Nordsj%C3%A6lland)
* [Martin Smits](/source/Martin_Smits) (born 1994 in Jyllinge) a Danish karateka, representing the Danish National Karate Team<ref>{{Cite web|title=SET-ONLINE Karate|url=https://www.sportdata.org/karate/set-online/popup_starter_main.php?popup_action=catnominations&catid=13041&verid=2523|access-date=2024-09-04|website=www.sportdata.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Martin Smits|url=https://www.karaterec.com/en/catalog.php?name=smits|website=Karate Records}}</ref>

==See also==
* [Gundsømagle](/source/Gunds%C3%B8magle)

==References==
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Category:Cities and towns in Roskilde Municipality

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