text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE department_stores (dept_store_chain_id VARCHAR); CREATE TABLE department_store_chain (dept_store_chain_id VARCHAR, dept_store_chain_name VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many department stores does the store chain South have?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(*) FROM department_stores AS T1 JOIN department_store_chain AS T2 ON T1.dept_store_chain_id = T2.dept_store_chain_id WHERE T2.dept_store_chain_name = "South"