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 (former_province VARCHAR, area__km_2__ VARCHAR)
### Question:
In what former province was the area 694.9 kilometers squared?
### Answer:
SELECT former_province FROM table_16278894_1 WHERE area__km_2__ = "694.9"