PostgreSQL: Deactivating PostgreSQL PostGIS extension

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To remove PostGIS from a database, connect to the relevant database and run the following query:

DROP EXTENSION postgis;

Continue reading this guide

  1. Read the full guide: Getting started
    How to get started with PostgreSQL
  2. Using the PostgreSQL psql CLI
  3. Creating a user and database in PostgreSQL
  4. Importing data from your computer to PostgreSQL
  5. Exporting data from PostgreSQL to your computer
  6. Using PostgreSQL with Node.js
  7. Using PostgreSQL with Node.js/TypeORM
  8. Using PostgreSQL with Django
  9. Activating PostgreSQL PostGIS extension
  10. Activating PgVector extension
  11. Activating TimescaleDB extension
  12. Tracking statistics of SQL planning and execution (pg_stat_statements)
  13. Configuring PostgreSQL with Skyvia

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