Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Noncontrolling Interests (Details)

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Noncontrolling Interests (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2011
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]    
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent $ 8,128 $ 9,398
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Change Due to Net Income Attributable to Parent and Effects of Changes, Net 36,306 9,365
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc
   
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]    
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent 8,128 9,398
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Converted 1,332,533  
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Units 5,330,132  
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Reallocation of Noncontrolling Interest 0 0
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Net $ 28,178 $ (33)