What is a settlement hierarchy?
A settlement hierarchy ranks places from villages to major cities by population and range of services.
Formation, concepts and processes
Larger centers often offer rarer specialized services, while smaller places provide daily necessities nearby. Transport and digital services can alter this pattern. Population alone does not measure every regional role.
Examples, applications and limits
Travel time matters when planning hospitals, schools and transport. A small remote town can still be a vital service hub. The hierarchy is an analytical model, not a ranking of human worth.
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