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_2135222_2 (area VARCHAR, population VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many areas have a population of 703379?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(area) FROM table_2135222_2 WHERE population = 703379