Pogorzellen was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hegelingen.
The place is now called Pogorzel and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pogorzellen | German Empire | Goldap | 1906 |
| Hegelingen | German Empire | Goldap | 1939 |
| Pogorzel | Under Polish administration | Gołdap | 1945 |
| Pogorzel | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |