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_12496904_1 (_august_15 VARCHAR, _2002 VARCHAR, population INTEGER)
### Question:
What is the highest population for the 
### Answer:
SELECT MAX(population), _august_15, _2002 FROM table_12496904_1