Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Supplementary Income Statement Information (Details)

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Supplementary Income Statement Information (Details) (Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member]
     
Supplementary Income Statement Information [Line Items]      
Advertising and Promotion Expense $ 23,051 $ 21,880 $ 20,245
Common Area Maintenance Expense 53,179 48,333 43,218
Real Estate Tax Expense 19,842 16,710 15,593
Other Cost and Expense, Operating 15,088 13,323 13,842
Operating Costs and Expenses $ 111,160 $ 100,246 $ 92,898