Žuta Lokva is located in the municipality Brinje, in Lika-Senj County at an elevation of 491 meters above sea level and it covers the area of 4.59 km² (1.77 sq. miles). According to the 2011 census report, there were 17 inhabitants. It is mostly populated by Croats (64%), but also Serbs (36%). Nearby places: Prokike, Rapain Klanac, Melnice, Vrzići, Vratnik, Crni Kal, Brinje, Brlog, Stolac and Senjska Draga.