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 (population_est__2012_ VARCHAR, capital VARCHAR, house_seat_s_ VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many populations have a capital of Montpelier and more than 1 House seat?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(population_est__2012_) FROM table_name_53 WHERE capital = "montpelier" AND house_seat_s_ > 1