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_1480455_1 (population__2005_ VARCHAR, population_density___km_2__ VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the total number of population in the year 2005 where the population density 35.9 (/km 2)?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(population__2005_) FROM table_1480455_1 WHERE population_density___km_2__ = "35.9"