Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_15572443_1 ( district VARCHAR, election_date VARCHAR )

### Question ###
Name the number of districts for december 1799

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(district) FROM table_15572443_1 WHERE election_date = "December 1799"