Case Study 1: Christaller’s Central Place Theory in Southern Germany Theories and Perspectives Applied to Central Place Theory: Models/Theories/Laws Applied: Recent Data: Spatial Variation: Temporal Variation: Insight: Southern Germany’s settlement patterns validate Christaller’s Central Place Theory, emphasizing the role of …
Introduction In geographical analysis, a complementary region refers to an area within a settlement system where the functions, services, and economic activities of one centre are interrelated with, and complement, those of its neighbouring centres. In Christaller’s Central Place Theory, …