Mechnitz was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Mechnitz.
The place is now called Mechnica and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechnitz | German Empire | Cosel | 1939 |
| Mechnica | Under Polish administration | Koźle | 1945 |
| Mechnica | Poland | Opole | 1992 |