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
Census-designated place (CDP)
Bergoo Location within the state of West Virginia
Coordinates: 38°29′11″N 80°18′2″W
Country	United States
State	West Virginia
County	Webster
Area [1]
• 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  (2010)[2]
• Total	94
• Density	420/sq mi (160/km2)
Time zone	UTC-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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