Kolonja Borowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Barau.
The place is now called Kolonia Borowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolonja Borowo | Russian Empire | Lipno | 1914 |
| Kolonja Borowo | Poland | Lipno | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Barau | German Empire | Leipe (Westpr.) | 1939 |
| Borowo | Poland | Lipno | 1945 |
| Kolonia Borowo | Poland | Włocławek | 1992 |