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_12555835_1 (population__region_total_ VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many figures are given for the region's total in 1947?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(population__region_total_) FROM table_12555835_1 WHERE year = 1947