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# 42.37. `pg_tables`

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

Table 42-37. `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_shadow`.usename` | 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

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