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_65 (population VARCHAR, former_local_authority VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What was the population of the area that was formerly under the authority of the Audenshaw Urban District?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT population FROM table_name_65 WHERE former_local_authority = "audenshaw urban district"