Rapavel is located in the municipality Višnjan, in Istra County at an elevation of 300 meters above sea level and it covers the area of 2.56 km² (0.99 sq. miles). According to the 2011 census report, there were 87 inhabitants. It is entirely populated by Croats. Nearby places: Anžići, Smolići, Kurjavići, Žužići, Prašćari, Vrhjani, Fabci, Brčići, Cvitani and Bucalovići.