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_176521_2 (status VARCHAR, area_km_2 VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the status(es) of the place with an area of 304.06 km2?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT status FROM table_176521_2 WHERE area_km_2 = "304.06"