Centawa was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Haldenau.
The place is now called Centawa and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centawa | German Empire | Groß Strehlitz | 1936 |
| Haldenau | German Empire | Groß Strehlitz | 1939 |
| Centawa | Under Polish administration | Strzelce Opolskie | 1945 |
| Centawa | Poland | Opole | 1992 |