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_16278825_1 (population VARCHAR, towns__villages VARCHAR)
### Question:
NJame the total number of population for towns/villages for 217
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(population) FROM table_16278825_1 WHERE towns__villages = 217