Popowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Papenfeld.
The place is now called Popowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popowo | Russian Empire | Lipno | 1914 |
| Popowo | Poland | Lipno | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Papenfeld | German Empire | Leipe (Westpr.) | 1939 |
| Popowo | Poland | Lipno | 1945 |
| Popowo | Poland | Włocławek | 1992 |