Paunovac is located in the municipality Sokolovac, in Koprivnica-Križevci County at an elevation of 251 meters above sea level and it covers the area of 3.88 km² (1.50 sq. miles). According to the 2011 census report, there were 30 inhabitants. It is predominantly populated by Croats (94%), but also. Nearby places: Velika Mučna, Reka, Kamenica, Miličani, Peščenik, Jagnjedovec, Sokolovac, Gornji Maslarac, Brđani Sokolovački and Srijem.