Equity Based Compensation of the Company (Share-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2016 |
Jun. 30, 2015 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
Jun. 30, 2015 |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation | $ 3,655 | $ 3,953 | $ 7,655 | $ 7,566 |
| Restricted Shares [Member] | ||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation | 2,568 | 2,837 | 5,507 | 5,496 |
| Notional Unit Performance Awards [Member] | ||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation | 1,026 | 1,001 | 1,910 | 1,841 |
| Options [Member] | ||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
| Share-based compensation | $ 61 | $ 115 | $ 238 | $ 229 |
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- Definition Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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