What is the Population of the Place with an Area (km 2) larger than 498.77?
CREATE TABLE table_name_51 (
    population VARCHAR,
    area__km_2__ INTEGER
)
SELECT COUNT(population) FROM table_name_51 WHERE area__km_2__ > 498.77
Below are sql tables schemas paired with instruction that describes a task. Using valid SQLite, write a response that appropriately completes the request for the provided tables. ### Instruction: What is the Population of the Place with an Area (km 2) larger than 498.77? ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_name_51 (
    population VARCHAR,
    area__km_2__ INTEGER
) ### Response: SELECT COUNT(population) FROM table_name_51 WHERE area__km_2__ > 498.77