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Equity Based Compensation of the Company (Share-Based Compensation Expense Capitalized) (Details)

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Equity Based Compensation of the Company (Share-Based Compensation Expense Capitalized) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2015
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]        
Share-based compensation expense capitalized $ 267 $ 215 $ 497 $ 403