Kowanz was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kowanz.
The place is now called Kowańcz and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kowanz | German Empire | Kolberg-Körlin | 1939 |
| Kowańcz | Under Polish administration | Kołobrzeg | 1945 |
| Kowańcz | Poland | Koszalin | 1992 |