Velika Popina is located in the municipality Gračac, in Zadar County at an elevation of 668 meters above sea level and it covers the area of 48.43 km² (18.70 sq. miles). According to the 2011 census report, there were 60 inhabitants. It is predominantly populated by Serbs (96%), but also Croats (4%). Nearby places: Otrić, Kupirovo, Cerovac, Glogovo, Vučipolje, Dabašnica, Kunovac Kupirovački, Rastičevo, Nadvrelo and Duboki Dol.