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Debt of the Operating Partnership (Debt Maturities) (Details)

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Debt of the Operating Partnership (Debt Maturities) (Details) (Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member]
   
Schedule of Maturities of Debt [Line Items]    
2013 $ 2,564  
2014 3,603  
2015 457,260  
2016 30,283  
2017 3,008  
Thereafter 587,460  
Subtotal 1,084,178 1,089,689
Net premiums (3,679) (3,848)
Long-term debt, total $ 1,087,857 $ 1,093,537