Balow

Balow is a municipality in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.

Balow
Balow village church
Location of Balow within Ludwigslust-Parchim district
Balow
Balow
Coordinates: 53°16′N 11°43′E
CountryGermany
StateMecklenburg-Vorpommern
DistrictLudwigslust-Parchim
Municipal assoc.Grabow
Government
  MayorKrimhild Kant
Area
  Total12.83 km2 (4.95 sq mi)
Elevation
33 m (108 ft)
Population
 (2019-12-31)[1]
  Total323
  Density25/km2 (65/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
19300
Dialling codes038752
Vehicle registrationLUP, HGN, LBZ, LWL, PCH, STB
Websitewww.amt-grabow.de

Balow was developed as an East German model village, and is known for its community sports programs. A machine shop in Balough produces transport boxes for the assembly lines of large companies, including Daimler Benz.[2]

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