Zawada was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hinterwasser.
The place is now called Zawada and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sowade | German Empire | Oppeln | 1936 |
| Hinterwasser | German Empire | Oppeln | 1939 |
| Zawada | Under Polish administration | Opole | 1945 |
| Zawada | Poland | Opole | 1992 |