Patoka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Pohlswinkel.
The place is now called Patoka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pohlswinkel | German Empire | Goldberg | 1939 |
| Patoka | Under Polish administration | Złotoryja | 1945 |
| Patoka | Poland | Legnica | 1992 |