It is situated in the Silesian Voivodeship since its formation in 1999, previously in Katowice Voivodeship, and before then, of the Autonomous Silesian Voivodeship. In 1975–1997 it was a part of Bytom before it became a separate entity in 1998.
The location has been within the Silesian Voivodeship since its establishment in 1999, having previously resided in Katowice Voivodeship and earlier being part of the Autonomous Silesian Voivodeship. From 1975 to 1997, it was a constituent part of Bytom before gaining autonomy in 1998.