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_name_23 (seats_2001 VARCHAR, _percentage_2006 INTEGER)
### Question:
None of the communities listed has a percentage smaller than 8.6 in 2006.
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(seats_2001) FROM table_name_23 WHERE _percentage_2006 < 8.6