Podgórze was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hinterkohlau.
The place is now called Podgórze and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kohlau | German Empire | Glatz | 1939 |
| Hinterkohlau | German Empire | Glatz | 1939 |
| Podgórze | Under Polish administration | Kłodzko | 1945 |
| Podgórze | Poland | Wałbrzych | 1992 |