title: PostGIS - convert multipolygon to single polygon
body: <p>Is it possible to import a shape file containing multipolygons into single polygon in PostGIS? Whenever I try importing a shape file of a polygon, it is stored as a multipolygon (as opposed to a single polygon) in a <code>geom</code> column. Thus, I am unable to extract it as a single polygon value from the multipolygon. </p>
  
  <p>All helpful suggestions much appreciated</p>