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_1404456_1 (former_province VARCHAR, area__km_2__ VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  what's the former province with area (km 2 ) being 12,245.9
  ### Answer:
  SELECT former_province FROM table_1404456_1 WHERE area__km_2__ = "12,245.9"