Šalovec is located in the City of Sveti Ivan Zelina, in Zagreb County at an elevation of 131 meters above sea level and it covers the area of 0.76 km² (0.29 sq. miles). According to the 2011 census report, there were 169 inhabitants. It is predominantly populated by Croats (96%), but also Bosniaks (2%). Nearby places: Črečan, Hrastje, Berislavec, Pretoki, Filipovići, Kalinje, Donje Orešje, Gornja Topličica, Donja Topličica and Polonje Tomaševečko.