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Deferred Charges - Schedule of Deferred Debt Origination Costs (Details)

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Deferred Charges - Schedule of Deferred Debt Origination Costs (Details) (Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc
     
Deferred Debt Origination Costs [Line Items]      
Deferred Finance Costs, Gross $ 16,110 $ 13,519  
Accumulated Amortization, Deferred Finance Costs (7,027) (4,658)  
Deferred Finance Costs, Net 9,083 8,861  
Amortization of deferred financing costs $ 2,313 $ 2,143 $ 1,286