It is located on the left bank of the Lopan, in the drainage basin of the Don.

[2] Until 18 July 2020, Slatyne belonged to Derhachi Raion.

[3][4] Until 26 January 2024, Slatyne was designated urban-type settlement.

On this day, a new law entered into force which abolished this status, and Slatyne became a rural settlement.

There is local passenger traffic between Kharkiv and Kozacha Lopan.