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_157826_1 (population VARCHAR, city_town VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the total population in the city/town of Arendal?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(population) FROM table_157826_1 WHERE city_town = "Arendal"