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_44 (population INTEGER, name VARCHAR, region VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the population total for saint-wenceslas with a region number of under 17?
### Answer:
SELECT SUM(population) FROM table_name_44 WHERE name = "saint-wenceslas" AND region < 17