Bergoo, West Virginia
Bergoo | |
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Census-designated place (CDP) | |
Bergoo Location within the state of West Virginia | |
Coordinates: 38°29′11″N 80°18′2″W / 38.48639°N 80.30056°WCoordinates: 38°29′11″N 80°18′2″W / 38.48639°N 80.30056°W | |
Country | United States |
State | West Virginia |
County | Webster |
Area | |
• Total | 0.224 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
• Land | 0.212 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
• Water | 0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
Population | |
• Total | 94 |
• Density | 420/sq mi (160/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-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[]
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Climate Summary for Bergoo, West Virginia
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- Census-designated places in Webster County, West Virginia
- Census-designated places in West Virginia
- Coal towns in West Virginia
- Mountain Lakes, West Virginia geography stubs