Witkowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Wittingen (Wartheland).
The place is now called Witkowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witkowo | German Empire | Witkowo | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Witkowo | Poland | Gniezno | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Witkowo | German Empire | Gnesen | 1939 |
| Wittingen (Wartheland) | German Empire | Gnesen | 1939 |
| Witkowo | Poland | Gniezno | 1945 |
| Witkowo | Poland | Konin | 1992 |