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_878 ( "Commune" text, "Area (km 2 )" text, "2002 population" real, "Density (km 2 )" text, "Government website" text )

### Question ###
What is the smallest population recorded back in 2002?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MIN("2002 population") FROM table_878