Žestilac is located in the municipality Dobrinj, in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County at an elevation of 150 meters above sea level and it covers the area of 3.45 km² (1.33 sq. miles). According to the 2011 census report, there were only eight inhabitants left. It is largely populated by Croats (88%), but also. Nearby places: Polje, Gostinjac, Hlapa, Županje, Sveti Vid Dobrinjski, Dobrinj, Dolovo, Šilo, Risika and Soline.