Sapalówka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Ostau.
The place is now called Sapalówka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapallen | German Empire | Angerburg | 1938 |
| Ostau | German Empire | Angerburg | 1939 |
| Sapalówka | Under Polish administration | Węgorzewo | 1945 |
| Sapalówka | Poland | Suwalki | 1992 |