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_16645_1 (__percentage VARCHAR, rural INTEGER, year__january_ VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the rural population percentage in 1979?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MIN(rural), __percentage FROM table_16645_1 WHERE year__january_ = 1979