Mechtal was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Mechtal.
The place is now called Miechowice (Bytom-Miechowice) and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miechowitz | German Empire | Beuthen-Tarnowitz | 1936 |
| Mechtal | German Empire | Beuthen-Tarnowitz | 1939 |
| Miechowice | Under Polish administration | Bytom | 1945 |
| Miechowice (Bytom-Miechowice) | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |