Zalesie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Zaleck.
The place is now called Zalesie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zalesie | German Empire | Znin | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Zalesie | Poland | Żnin | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Zaleck | German Empire | Dietfurt (Wartheland) | 1939 |
| Zalesie | Poland | Żnin | 1945 |
| Zalesie | Poland | Bydgoszcz | 1992 |