Central Place Theory is a geographical theory that explains the size and distribution of human settlements. Developed by Walter Christaller in 1933, it suggests that cities and towns serve as "central places" providing goods and services to surrounding areas. The theory posits that these settlements are spaced evenly across a landscape to optimize accessibility for consumers. According to Central Place Theory, larger settlements offer more specialized services, while smaller ones provide basic goods. This creates a hierarchical structure of settlements, where larger cities are fewer and located farther apart, while smaller towns are more numerous and closer together, ensuring efficient service distribution.