Złotów was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Flatow.
The place is now called Złotów and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flatow (Westpr.) | German Empire | Flatow | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Flatow (Grm.) | German Empire | Flatow | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Flatow | German Empire | Flatow | 1939 |
| Złotów | Under Polish administration | Złotów | 1945 |
| Złotów | Poland | Piła | 1992 |