Mirandela, officially known as the City of Mirandela, is a city and municipality located in northeastern Portugal. The municipal area covers 658.96 km2 and had a population of 21,384 as of 2021. The city itself is situated within the Mirandela parish, which recorded a population of 11,397.
The region is notable for its culinary traditions, specifically its production of alheiras. Additionally, the Tua River serves as a venue for an annual round of the European Jetski Championship held every summer. The city also hosts two campuses for higher education institutions: one belonging to the public Bragança Polytechnic Institute and another belonging to the private Instituto Piaget.