Equity Based Compensation of the Company (Share-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2017 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based compensation | $ 3,292 | $ 4,001 |
| Restricted Shares [Member] | ||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based compensation | 2,349 | 2,939 |
| Notional Unit Performance Awards [Member] | ||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based compensation | 882 | 885 |
| Options [Member] | ||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Share-based compensation | $ 61 | $ 177 |
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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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