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Share-based Compensation of the Company (Share-Based Compensation Expense) (Details)

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Share-based Compensation of the Company (Share-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) (Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Share-based Compensation $ 2,460 $ 3,391
Fully Vested [Member]
   
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Number of Restricted Common Shares Granted to Company CEO   45,000
Restricted Shares [Member]
   
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Share-based Compensation 1,889 2,850
Restricted Shares [Member] | Fully Vested [Member]
   
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Share-based Compensation   1,300
Notional Unit Performance Awards [Member]
   
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Share-based Compensation 528 489
Options [Member]
   
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Share-based Compensation $ 43 $ 52