Piela was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Sägewald.
The place is now called Piła and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piela | German Empire | Ratibor | 1936 |
| Sägewald | German Empire | Ratibor | 1939 |
| Piła | Under Polish administration | Racibórz | 1945 |
| Piła | Poland | Katowice | 1993 |