Nurkovac is located in the municipality Brestovac, in Požega-Slavonia County at an elevation of 151 meters above sea level and it covers the area of 4.85 km² (1.87 sq. miles). According to the 2011 census report, there were 248 inhabitants. It is predominantly populated by Croats (98%), but also. Nearby places: Brestovac, Dolac, Završje, Novo Selo, Stara Lipa, Donji Emovci, Drškovci, Emovački Lug, Jaguplije and Daranovci.