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# 43.36. `pg_tables`

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

Table 43-36. `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
`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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