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 table_12555835_1 (population__region_total_ VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many figures are given for the region's total in 1947?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(population__region_total_) FROM table_12555835_1 WHERE year = 1947