Hohenborau was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hohenborau.
The place is now called Borowiec and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hohenborau | German Empire | Glogau | 1939 |
| Borowiec | Under Polish administration | Głogów | 1945 |
| Borowiec | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |