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 undergone changes in its administrative status since its formation in 1999, having previously been part of Katowice Voivodeship and earlier being part of the Autonomous Silesian Voivodeship. From 1975 to 1997, it was a component of Bytom before gaining independence in 1998.