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Shareholders' Equity of the Company (Details)

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Shareholders' Equity of the Company (Details)
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Number of Operating Partnership units owned by the Operating Partnership and other limited partners 5,101,681  
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member]
   
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Common shares issued in exchange for Operating Partnership units (in shares) 43,331 67,428
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member]
   
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Number of Operating Partnership units owned by the Operating Partnership and other limited partners 5,101,681