Bergoo, West Virginia

Bergoo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Webster County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 94.[2] Bergoo lies at the confluence of the Elk River and Leatherwood Creek. Bergoo was formerly known as Leatherwood, taking its name from the creek.

Bergoo
Bergoo
Location within the state of West Virginia
Coordinates: 38°29′11″N 80°18′2″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyWebster
Area
  Total0.224 sq mi (0.58 km2)
  Land0.212 sq mi (0.55 km2)
  Water0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Population
  Total94
  Density420/sq mi (160/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)

Some say Bergoo was the name of a local Indian, while others believe the community was named after Burgoo, a type of stew.[3]

Climate

The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bergoo has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[4]

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