Kałów was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kahlau.
The place is now called Polanowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahlau | German Empire | Guhrau | 1939 |
| Kałów | Under Polish administration | Góra | 1945 |
| Polanowo | Poland | Leszno | 1992 |