Haakon County, South Dakota

county in South Dakota, United States of America

Haakon County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, 1,872 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Philip. It was created in 1914.[2]

Haakon County
Haakon County Courthouse in Philip
Haakon County Courthouse in Philip
Map of South Dakota highlighting Haakon County
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
Map of the United States highlighting South Dakota
South Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°18′N 101°32′W / 44.3°N 101.53°W / 44.3; -101.53
Country United States
State South Dakota
Founded1914 (created)
1915 (organized)
Named forHaakon VII of Norway
SeatPhilip
Largest cityPhilip
Area
 • Total1,827 sq mi (4,730 km2)
 • Land1,811 sq mi (4,690 km2)
 • Water16 sq mi (40 km2)  0.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,872
 • Density1.0/sq mi (0.40/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitehaakon.sdcounties.org

References change

  1. "QuickFacts: Haakon County, South Dakota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.