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Bergoo, West Virginia

Coordinates: 38°29′11″N 80°18′2″W / 38.48639°N 80.30056°W / 38.48639; -80.30056
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Bergoo
Bergoo is located in West Virginia
Bergoo
Bergoo
Location within the state of West Virginia
Coordinates: 38°29′11″N 80°18′2″W / 38.48639°N 80.30056°W / 38.48639; -80.30056
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)

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.

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]

References

  1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  2. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2011-05-14. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 107.
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Bergoo, West Virginia