Walter Christaller

Walter Christaller was a German geographer known for developing the Central Place Theory in the 1930s. This theory explains how cities and towns are distributed in a region, focusing on how central places (like cities) provide goods and services to surrounding areas. Christaller's model suggests that smaller towns serve local needs, while larger cities offer more specialized services. His work has influenced urban planning and understanding economic geography, helping to explain the organization of settlements and the relationship between urban centers and their rural surroundings.