Political
Davao del Sur is subdivided into 14 municipalities and 2 cities: 1 independent city and 1 component city. Even though Davao City is part of the province for some statistical purposes, is governed independently from the province.
| City/Town | Income Classification | Population as of 2010 | No. of Barangays | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davao City | Highly-Urbanized | 1,449,296 | 182 | Town, 1848 City, March 16, 1936 |
| Digos City | 1st class | 149,891 | 26 | Town, July 19, 1949 City, September 8, 2000 |
| Bansalan | 1st class | 56,496 | 25 | October 18, 1952 |
| Don Marcelino | 3rd class | 41,942 | 15 | |
| Hagonoy | 2nd class | 49,107 | 22 | |
| Jose Abad Santos (Trinidad) | 2nd class | 69,631 | 22 | August 1, 1948 |
| Kiblawan | 2nd class | 44,618 | 30 | |
| Magsaysay | 2nd class | 49,141 | 22 | |
| Malalag | 1st class | 35,295 | 15 | July 2, 1953 |
| Malita | 1st class | 109,568 | 30 | November 17, 1936 |
| Matanao | 2nd class | 51,382 | 33 | 1957 |
| Padada | 3rd class | 25,724 | 17 | July 15, 1949 |
| Santa Cruz | 1st class | 81,093 | 18 | October 5, 1884 |
| Santa Maria | 2nd class | 49,349 | 22 | |
| Sarangani | 4th class | 23,290 | 12 | |
| Sulop | 3rd class | 32,163 | 25 |
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