Ballau was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Ballau.
The place is now called Bałowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballau | German Empire | Sensburg | 1939 |
| Bałowo | Under Polish administration | Mrągowo | 1945 |
| Bałowo | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |