Kolanowice was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kniedorf.
The place is now called Kolanowice and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kollanowitz | German Empire | Oppeln | 1936 |
| Kniedorf | German Empire | Oppeln | 1939 |
| Kolanowice | Under Polish administration | Opole | 1945 |
| Kolanowice | Poland | Opole | 1992 |