Janele was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Benkheim *.
The place is now called Banie Mazurskie * and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janellen | German Empire | Angerburg | 1914 |
| Benkheim * | German Empire | Angerburg | 1939 |
| Janele | Under Polish administration | Węgorzewo | 1945 |
| Banie Mazurskie * | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |