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_12 (total_population VARCHAR, male INTEGER)
### Question:
What is the total population with less than 789 males?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(total_population) FROM table_name_12 WHERE male < 789