Gornji Lađevac is located in the City of Slunj, in Karlovac County at an elevation of 360 meters above sea level and it covers the area of 5.28 km² (2.04 sq. miles). According to the 2011 census report, there were 53 inhabitants. It is predominantly populated by Croats (98%), but also. Nearby places: Arapovac, Donji Lađevac, Lađevačko Selište, Čamerovac, Polje, Jame, Gornji Popovac, Donji Popovac, Gornji Kremen and Dubrave.