Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues   4,600,000  
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member]
      
Common distributions 3.320 3.175 3.090
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs   1,137,000  
Common units issued upon exercise of options 9,425 9,125 32,275
Preferred Distribution, Per Unit Amount     2.073
Issuance of GP Units 141,500 79,350 78,180
Issuance of LP Units   13,000  
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs   $ 670  
Preferred Unit Redemption, Number of Units     3,000,000
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member]
      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period 37,700 36,500 129,100
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures 566,000 317,400 312,720
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid $ 0.8300 $ 0.7938 $ 0.7725
Number of Operating Partnership Units Exchanged for Company Common Shares 6,730,028 641,328  
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Converted 1,682,507 160,332  
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues   4,600,000  
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities   136,360  
Stock Redeemed or Called During Period, Shares     3,000,000
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs   $ 670  
Preferred dividends per share     $ 2.073