Tarpučen was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Tarpen (Ostpr.).
The place is now abandoned and the area belongs to Russian Federation.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarputschen | German Empire | Insterburg | 1938 |
| Tarpen (Ostpr.) | German Empire | Insterburg | 1939 |
| Tarpučen | Under Soviet administration | Kaliningrad | 1945 |
| - aufgelassen - | Russian Federation | Černjahovsk | 1992 |