Barangay Alegria

Situated in Alabel, Sarangani, Barangay Alegria is one of 13 barangays that make up the municipality within SOCCSKSARGEN.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Alegria had a population of 8,899. This made it the 2nd largest of 13 barangays in Alabel by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Alegria accounted for approximately 10.08% of the total population of Alabel, which stood at 88,294 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Alegria moving from 7,848 residents to 8,899 residents, an intercensal change of +13.4%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Alegria is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Alabel is a municipality comprising 13 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Alegria, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Sarangani, which contains 141 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Alegria ranks 8th by 2020 population. Sarangani is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.