_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ *Corresponding author: E-mail: cndulue5349@stu.ui.edu.ng; Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International 26(2): 39-58, 2022; Article no.JGEESI.85294 ISSN: 2454-7352 A Geomorphological Survey and Landscape Analysis of Anambra State Southeast Nigeria Romanus Udegbunam Ayadiuno a , Dominic Chukwuka Ndulue a* and Arinze Tagbo Mozie a a Department of Geography, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. Authors’ contributions This work was carried out in collaboration among all authors. All authors read and approved the final manuscript. Article Information DOI: 10.9734/JGEESI/2022/v26i230337 Open Peer Review History: This journal follows the Advanced Open Peer Review policy. Identity of the Reviewers, Editor(s) and additional Reviewers, peer review comments, different versions of the manuscript, comments of the editors, etc are available here: https://www.sdiarticle5.com/review-history/85294 Received 25 January 2022 Accepted 04 April 2022 Published 15 April 2022 ABSTRACT This paper looks at the terrain and landforms in Anambra State. The research used both primary and secondary data. Primary data used are measurements and direct field observations. Secondary data are from Satellite imageries of the State obtained and analyzed using ArcGIS to show the variations in the terrain and landforms of the study area, and other literature. The geology, topography and soil types of the State were identified, analyzed and mapped. The result shows among other things the relationship between soil type and settlement vis-à-vis population. The slope analysis was also carried out in order to identify areas with steep slopes that limit accessibility and other economic activities. The paper concludes that there is strong influence of the physical environment particularly, the geomorphological factor in determining the spatial pattern of socio- economic activities and development in Anambra State. A disproportionately high percentage of population (71.98%) as well as developmental activities and structures are found on the higher grounds, on the smaller sand – sandstone formations covering 36.42% of the State, leaving a very small percentage of population (28.02%) as well also as developmental activities and structures on the larger flood and other low plains covering 63.58% of the area. These disparities in population distribution as a result of geomorphological factors raises the issues of the need for the government and people of the State to employ new developmental ideas in the area of science and technology to overcome the limitations on the lower surfaces in other to attract settlers and balance population distribution in the State. Original Research Article