Michałowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Michelau (Strasburg-Michelau).
The place is now called Michałowo (Brodnica-Michałowo) and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelau | German Empire | Strasburg i. Westpr. | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Michałowo | Poland | Brodnica | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Michelau (Strasburg-Michelau) | German Empire | Strasburg (Westpr.) | 1939 |
| Michałowo (Brodnica-Michałowo) | Poland | Brodnica | 1945 |
| Michałowo (Brodnica-Michałowo) | Poland | Toruń | 1992 |