Mirandese
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A language of Portugal
15,000 (2000). 10,000 use it regularly, 5,000 when they return to the area. 2,000 Sendinese in Sendim Vila.
Bragança district: Miranda do Douro and Vimioso municipalities, Miranda city; Spain border.
2 (Provincial). Statutory language of provincial identity in 4 municipalities, northeast Portugal (1999, Law No. 7-99 of 29 January).
Mirandese Central (Miranadese Normal), Mirandés Setentrional (Mirandés Raiano), Mirandés Meridional (Mirandés Sendinês, Sendinês).
Officially recognized since 1999, has gained some presence in education, media and public life since then (2007). Children 6 to 16 required to study it in school; voluntary for ages 16 to 19. All also use Portuguese [por], as the language of education, government, business, and upward mobility.
Taught as subject in a few primary schools. Bible portions: 2011.
Have different dress style from their neighbors (black, handwoven cloth).