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Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures (Summary Statements of Operations for Unconsolidated Joint Ventures) (Details)

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Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures (Summary Statements of Operations for Unconsolidated Joint Ventures) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2015
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2015
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member]        
Summary Statements of Operations of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures [Line Items]        
Revenues $ 119,137 $ 112,906 $ 341,275 $ 326,568
Property operating 37,442 36,231 110,328 108,921
General and administrative 12,128 11,514 35,368 34,431
Depreciation and amortization 29,205 28,785 82,078 77,046
Total expenses 79,262 76,530 228,261 220,398
Operating income 39,875 36,376 113,014 106,170
Interest expense (15,516) (13,933) (44,200) (40,110)
Other nonoperating income (expense) 24 89 378 (98)
Net income 72,774 46,460 178,693 108,205
The Company and Operating Partnership's share of net income (loss) of unconsolidated joint ventures 715 3,713 7,680 8,302
The Company and Operating Partnership's share of depreciation expense (real estate related) of unconsolidated joint ventures 4,325 5,411 15,472 14,525
Joint Venture [Member]        
Summary Statements of Operations of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures [Line Items]        
Revenues 25,654 27,495 82,693 77,648
Property operating 9,103 9,601 30,499 29,912
General and administrative 95 92 390 400
Asset impairment 5,838 0 5,838 0
Depreciation and amortization 8,001 9,003 26,208 25,381
Total expenses 23,037 18,696 62,935 55,693
Operating income 2,617 8,799 19,758 21,955
Interest expense (1,925) (2,324) (7,161) (6,304)
Other nonoperating income (expense) 2 4 5 17
Net income $ 694 $ 6,479 $ 12,602 $ 15,668