Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical)

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
   
Senior unsecured notes net of discount (premium) $ 1,967 $ 2,237
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member] | Unsecured Term Loan [Member]
   
Senior unsecured notes net of discount (premium) 547 692
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
   
Senior unsecured notes net of discount (premium) (6,362) (7,434)
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member]
   
Common shares, par value $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common shares, authorized 300,000,000 300,000,000
Common shares, issued 94,061,384 86,727,656
Common shares, outstanding 94,061,384 86,727,656
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
   
Senior unsecured notes net of discount (premium) 1,967 2,237
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member] | Unsecured Term Loan [Member]
   
Senior unsecured notes net of discount (premium) 547 692
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
   
Senior unsecured notes net of discount (premium) $ (6,362) $ (7,434)