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_2572788_1 (town_city VARCHAR, milepost VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many towns or cities are at milepost 71.1? 
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(town_city) FROM table_2572788_1 WHERE milepost = "71.1"