William Christaller

William Christaller was a German geographer best known for developing the Central Place Theory in 1933. This theory explains how cities and towns are organized in a region, suggesting that urban centers (or "central places") serve as hubs for distributing goods and services to surrounding areas. Christaller used a mathematical approach to show how these centers are spaced to minimize travel distance for consumers. His work helps to understand the spatial distribution of settlements and has influenced urban planning, retail location strategy, and regional development.