What is "medby"

Medby is a village in the municipality of Torsken in Troms county, Norway. It is located along the Veidmannsfjorden on the southwestern part of the island of Senja. The village lies along a highway that connects Grunnfarnes and Sifjord. The Kaldfarnes area lies just to the west of Medby and Ånderdalen National Park lies about to the east of the village. Medby Chapel is located in this village.