Metajna is located in the City of Novalja, in Lika-Senj County at an elevation of 2 meters above sea level and it covers the area of 9.80 km² (3.78 sq. miles). According to the 2011 census report, there were 237 inhabitants. It is predominantly populated by Croats (98%), but also. Nearby places: Zubovići, Kolan, Kustići, Bošana, Karlobag, Vidalići, Šimuni, Cesarica, Staništa and Vidovac Cesarički.