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_16278894_1 (population_census_2009 VARCHAR, county VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the population in Kisumu county as of 2009?
### Answer:
SELECT population_census_2009 FROM table_16278894_1 WHERE county = "Kisumu"