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Equity-Based Compensation - Outperformance Plan Narrative (Details)

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Equity-Based Compensation - Outperformance Plan Narrative (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. [Member] - Performance Shares [Member]
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Share-based Award Measurement Period 3 years
Year one [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Vesting Percentage 50.00%
Year two [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Vesting Percentage 50.00%