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Acquisition of Rental Property - Pro Forma Information (Details)

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Acquisition of Rental Property - Pro Forma Information (Details) - Deer Park [Member]
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
$ / shares
Business Acquisiton, Pro Forma Information [Line Items]  
Total Revenue $ 408,333
Income from continuing operations 85,836
Net income attributable to Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. $ 80,621
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 0.86
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 0.86