New Otherton was the name used for the DHARMA Initiative settlement on the island in Lost. The survivors commonly called the residential area the Barracks, but New Otherton is its formal or historical name.
The settlement contained houses, a school, a central meeting area, and other facilities built for DHARMA personnel and their families. It was separated from the survivors’ beach camp and became an important location after the survivors encountered the Others.
The location’s appearance helped show that the island had a substantial modern history before Oceanic Flight 815 arrived. It also became a setting for flashbacks and time-travel storylines involving the DHARMA Initiative in the 1970s.
“Dharmaville” is a popular informal nickname used by fans and characters, while “the Barracks” identifies the residential compound. New Otherton is the specific settlement name associated with the DHARMA community.