It is located in the south of Romania, on the eastern side of the river Olt, in the historical region of Muntenia.

The town of Slatina was first mentioned on January 20, 1368 in an official document issued by Vladislav I Vlaicu, Prince of Wallachia.

The document stated that merchants from the Transylvanian city of Brașov would not pay customs when passing through Slatina.

[3] Alro Slatina, the largest aluminum producing factories in Southeastern Europe, is located in the city.

One of the oldest private businesses in Romania is the Slatina-based pastry shop Atletul Albanez ("The Albanian Athlete").