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_name_53 ( total_area VARCHAR, code VARCHAR, density__per_km_2_land_ VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What is the total area for a code less than 1862 and a density (per km 2 land) of 21.6?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT total_area FROM table_name_53 WHERE code < 1862 AND density__per_km_2_land_ = 21.6