Its capital was Koszalin, and it was centered on the eastern Farther Pomerania.

It was established on 1 June 1975, from the part of the Koszalin Voivodeship,[1] and existed until 31 December 1998, when it was incorporated into then-established West Pomeranian Voivodeship.

It was formed from the part of the territory of the Koszalin Voivodeship.

It existed until 31 December 1998, when it was incorporated into then-established West Pomeranian Voivodeship.

From 1990 to 1998, it was additionally divided into six district offices, each comprising several municipalities.