43.47. pg_tables

The view pg_tables provides access to useful information about each table in the database.

Table 43-47. pg_tables Columns

Name Type References Description
schemaname name pg_namespace .nspname Name of schema containing table
tablename name pg_class .relname Name of table
tableowner name pg_authid .rolname Name of table's owner
tablespace name pg_tablespace .spcname Name of tablespace containing table (NULL if default for database)
hasindexes boolean pg_class .relhasindex true if table has (or recently had) any indexes
hasrules boolean pg_class .relhasrules true if table has rules
hastriggers boolean pg_class .reltriggers true if table has triggers