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_21249915_1 (total VARCHAR, department VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many total catagories are there for La Paz? 
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(total) FROM table_21249915_1 WHERE department = "La Paz"