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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
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Mar. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Share-based compensation $ 4,001 $ 3,613
Restricted Shares [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Share-based compensation 2,939 2,658
Notional Unit Performance Awards [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Share-based compensation 885 841
Options [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Share-based compensation $ 177 $ 114