Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_2439728_1 ( location VARCHAR, varsity_teams VARCHAR )

### Question ###
how many places have 17 varsity teams?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(location) FROM table_2439728_1 WHERE varsity_teams = 17