Balge


Balge is a municipality in the district of Nienburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany, located on the Weser river. The community belongs to the Marklohe which consists of seven municipalities including Balge.

History

On March 1, 1974 the community of Balge, Blenhorst, Bötenberg, Buchhorst, Holzbalge, Mehlbergen and Sebbenhausen were merged to form a new municipality called Blenhorst. The name was officially changed to Balge on January 23, 1976.

Politics

The local council of governance consists of eleven women counsellors. Including:
Barbara King-Meyer is honorary mayor from the community of Balge

Culture and Sites of Interest

Sites

The sports club in Balge, sponsors several gun clubs, and two marching bands from individual districts.

Economy and Infrastructure

Education

Heinrich Löhmann -. Farmer and author of "Kindheit Auf dem Dorf, Jungend in wechselvoller Zeit"