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_51 (population VARCHAR, area__km_2__ INTEGER)
### Question:
What is the Population of the Place with an Area (km 2) larger than 498.77?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(population) FROM table_name_51 WHERE area__km_2__ > 498.77