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Equity-Based Compensation - Multi Year Performance Plan Narrative (Details)

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Equity-Based Compensation - Multi Year Performance Plan Narrative (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member]
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 48 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2014
shares
Mar. 31, 2010
shares
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Granted | shares     357,844      
Allocation of recognized period costs, capitalized amount | $     $ 837 $ 709 $ 367  
Compensation cost not yet recognized | $     $ 28,200      
Period for recognition or unrecognized compensation costs     2 years 10 months 3 days      
2010 Multi-Year Performance Plan [Member]            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Notional Units, Grants in Period | shares   392,000        
Maximum Potential Share-Based Compensation | $         $ 32,200 $ 32,200
Share-based Award Measurement Period           4 years
Granted | shares 933,769          
2010 Multi-Year Performance Plan [Member] | Price appreciation minimum [Member]            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Notional Units Conversion Ratio           1
2010 Multi-Year Performance Plan [Member] | Price appreciation middle [Member]            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Notional Units Conversion Ratio           2
2010 Multi-Year Performance Plan [Member] | Price appreciation maximum [Member]            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Notional Units Conversion Ratio           3