Vimioso (Portuguese: [vi.miˈo.zu] ⓘ), officially Town of Vimioso (Portuguese: Vila de Vimioso; Mirandese: Bila de Bumioso, Mirandese pronunciation: [βilaðəβuˈmjo.z̺ʊ]) is a town and municipality in the district of Bragança in the northern part of Portugal. The population in 2011 was 4,669, in an area of 481.59 km². It is recognised as having a significant number of Mirandese speakers.

In 1516, Vimioso was elevated to the administrative status of a village by order of King Manual I.

Geography

Climate

Climate data for Pinelo, Vimioso, altitude: 607 m (1,991 ft)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Average precipitation mm (inches)81 (3.2)71 (2.8)47 (1.9)51 (2.0)59 (2.3)32 (1.3)12 (0.5)10 (0.4)34 (1.3)75 (3.0)84 (3.3)83 (3.3)639 (25.3)
Source: Portuguese Environment Agency

Parishes

The municipality is composed of 10 parishes:

  • The Romanesque Matriz Church
  • Medieval bridge of Algoso