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_21249915_1 (total VARCHAR, department VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many total catagories are there for La Paz? 
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(total) FROM table_21249915_1 WHERE department = "La Paz"