How many figures are given for the region's total in 1947?
CREATE TABLE table_12555835_1 (
    population__region_total_ VARCHAR,
    year VARCHAR
)
SELECT COUNT(population__region_total_) FROM table_12555835_1 WHERE year = 1947
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: How many figures are given for the region's total in 1947? ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_12555835_1 (
    population__region_total_ VARCHAR,
    year VARCHAR
) ### Response: SELECT COUNT(population__region_total_) FROM table_12555835_1 WHERE year = 1947