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_204_356 ( id number, "name of place" text, "number of counties" number, "principal county" text, "lower zip code" number )

### Question ###
how many places have a larger amount that 1 county ?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT("name of place") FROM table_204_356 WHERE "number of counties" > 1