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_3 (inhabitants VARCHAR, election VARCHAR, party VARCHAR, mayor VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many Inhabitants were in the democratic party for an election before 2009 for Mayor of stefano cimatti?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(inhabitants) FROM table_name_3 WHERE party = "democratic party" AND mayor = "stefano cimatti" AND election < 2009