Haakon County, South Dakota
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Haakon County is a county located in the state of South Dakota, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,937. The county seat is Philip. The county was created in 1914 and named after Haakon VII of Norway.
Geography[edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,827 square miles (4,730 km²), of which 1,826 square miles (4,730 km²) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km²) (0.05%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit]
- Ziebach County (north)
- Stanley County (east)
- Jones County (southeast)
- Jackson County (south)
- Pennington County (southwest)
- Meade County (west)
Demographics[edit]
As of the 2020 census, there were 1,937 people, 837 households, and 529 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.1 inhabitants per square mile (0.42/km²). There were 1,037 housing units at an average density of 0.57 per square mile (0.22/km²).
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Government and infrastructure[edit]
Haakon County is governed by a board of commissioners. The county seat, Philip, houses the main government offices, including the courthouse.
Education[edit]
The county is served by the Haakon School District 27-1, which provides educational services to the residents of the county.
Economy[edit]
The economy of Haakon County is primarily based on agriculture, with cattle ranching and wheat farming being the predominant activities.
Transportation[edit]
Major highways that run through Haakon County include:
See also[edit]
- List of counties in South Dakota
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Haakon County, South Dakota
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