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

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Equity Based Compensation of the Company (Share-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) (Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Share-based compensation $ 3,366 $ 2,460
Restricted Shares [Member]
   
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Share-based compensation 2,306 1,889
Notional Unit Performance Awards [Member]
   
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Share-based compensation 946 528
Options [Member]
   
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Share-based compensation $ 114 $ 43