Gornji Čemehovec is located in the municipality Kraljevec na Sutli, in Krapina-Zagorje County at an elevation of 130 meters above sea level and it covers the area of 1.50 km² (0.58 sq. miles). According to the 2011 census report, there were 125 inhabitants. It is predominantly populated by Croats (96%), but also Slovenes (2%). Nearby places: Kraljevec na Sutli, Donji Čemehovec, Movrač, Kapelski Vrh, Prosinec, Draše, Lukavec Klanječki, Strmec Sutlanski, Kačkovec and Lukavec Sutlanski.