Debt of the Company (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member] - Debt [Member] - USD ($) |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Line of Credit [Member] | ||
| Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||
| Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted | $ 520,000,000 | |
| Guarantor obligation | 263,700,000 | $ 190,300,000 |
| Unsecured Term Loan [Member] | ||
| Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||
| Guarantor obligation | $ 250,000,000 | $ 250,000,000 |
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