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_2134521_1 (pop__1996_ VARCHAR, area__km²_ VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many people lived in the census division with an area of 15767.99 km2 in 1996?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT pop__1996_ FROM table_2134521_1 WHERE area__km²_ = "15767.99"