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

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Equity-Based Compensation of the Company (Equity-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Equity-based compensation $ 3,818 $ 3,392
Restricted common shares [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Equity-based compensation 2,513 2,376
Notional unit performance awards [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Equity-based compensation 1,262 937
Options [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Equity-based compensation $ 43 $ 79