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_59 (population INTEGER, area_km_2 VARCHAR, status VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the population of the town with an area larger than 3.09?
### Answer:
SELECT AVG(population) FROM table_name_59 WHERE area_km_2 > 3.09 AND status = "town"