Hižakovec is located in the City of Donja Stubica, in Krapina-Zagorje County at an elevation of 280 meters above sea level and it covers the area of 7.01 km² (2.71 sq. miles). According to the 2011 census report, there were 106 inhabitants. It is entirely populated by Croats. Nearby places: Slani Potok, Brezje, Milekovo Selo, Volavec, Gornja Podgora, Gornja Stubica, Jakšinec, Samci, Donja Podgora and Hum Stubički.