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Debt of the Operating Partnership (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2011
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc
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Dec. 31, 2010
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc
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Dec. 31, 2009
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc
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Jun. 30, 2010
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Dec. 31, 2011
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Dec. 31, 2010
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Dec. 31, 2009
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Dec. 31, 2011
6.15% Senior Notes [Member]
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Dec. 31, 2010
6.15% Senior Notes [Member]
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Dec. 31, 2011
6.15% Senior Notes [Member]
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Dec. 31, 2010
6.15% Senior Notes [Member]
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Dec. 31, 2011
3.75% Senior Exchangeable Notes [Member]
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Dec. 31, 2010
3.75% Senior Exchangeable Notes [Member]
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Jun. 30, 2011
Bridge Loan [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2011
Bridge Loan [Member]
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Sep. 30, 2011
Line of Credit [Member]
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Dec. 31, 2011
Line of Credit [Member]
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Dec. 31, 2010
Line of Credit [Member]
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Dec. 31, 2011
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Dec. 31, 2010
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Dec. 31, 2011
Atlantic City Outlets The Walk [Member]
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Dec. 31, 2010
Atlantic City Outlets The Walk [Member]
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Dec. 31, 2011
Ocean City Factory Outlets [Member]
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Dec. 31, 2010
Ocean City Factory Outlets [Member]
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Dec. 31, 2011
The Outlets at Hershey [Member]
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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Dec. 31, 2010
The Outlets at Hershey [Member]
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term Debt | $ 1,025,542,000 | $ 714,616,000 | $ 1,025,542,000 | $ 714,616,000 | $ 150,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage | 3.15% | 5.05% | 4.68% | 3.40% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities Assumed | 112,700,000 | 35,800,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-Cash Financing - Fair Value of Debt Assumed Adjustments | 7,800,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | 520,000,000 | 400,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum Line of Credit Borrowings That May Be Denominated in Foreign Currency | 100,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior Notes | 547,763,000 | 554,616,000 | 547,763,000 | 554,616,000 | 250,000,000 | 250,000,000 | 300,000,000 | 300,000,000 | 0 | 7,210,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bridge Loan | (150,000,000) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate | 1.60% | 1.90% | 1.25% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unsecured lines of credit | 357,092,000 | 160,000,000 | 357,092,000 | 160,000,000 | 160,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mortgages Payable | 53,826,000 | 0 | 18,867,000 | 0 | 31,252,000 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term Debt, Gross | 1,021,037,000 | 717,210,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms | .0615 | .06125 | 0.06125 | .0375 | LIBOR + 1.25% | 0.015 | 5.14%-7.65% | 0.0524 | 5.17%-8.00% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage | 0.40% | 0.25% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line of Credit, Dividend Restrictions, Percentage of Funds From Operations Allowed on a Cumulative Basis | 95.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 300,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount | 4,505,000 | (2,594,000) | (417,000) | (510,000) | (1,820,000) | (1,981,000) | 0 | (103,000) | 0 | 0 | 692,000 | 0 | 4,894,000 | 0 | 375,000 | 0 | 2,165,000 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | Nov. 01, 2015 | Jun. 01, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Aug. 01, 2011 | Nov. 10, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Dec. 01, 2015 | Jul. 01, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Pricing Percentage of Principal | 99.31% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Percentage Yield to Maturity | 6.219% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt | 876,342,000 | 903,030,000 | 232,100,000 | 295,500,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unsecured Debt | 235,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax | 0 | (6,142,000) | 0 | 0 | (6,142,000) | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost | 563,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line of Credit Facility, Liquidity Line, Maximum Borrowings, Included in Total Line of Credit Maximum Borrowings | 20,000,000 | 15,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line of Credit Facility, Syndicataed Line, Maximum Borrowings, Included in Total Line of Credit Maximum Borrowings | 500,000,000 | 385,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line of Credit Facility, Syndicated Line, Potential Maximum Borrowings if Accordian Feature is Utilized | 750,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Extended Maturity Date | Nov. 10, 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes Payable | 9,308,000 | 0 | 9,308,000 | 0 | 10,000,000 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Value of Bonds Exchanged for Common Shares | $ 7,200,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of Company Common Shares Issued Upon Exchange of Convertible Debt | 136,360 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, Start | 11/1/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, End | 11/1/2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||