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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parentheticals) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data |
Jun. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Liabilities | ||
| Senior unsecured notes net discount | $ 2,386 | $ 2,594 |
| Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
| Common shares, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Common shares, authorised | 300,000,000 | 150,000,000 |
| Common shares, shares issued | 81,316,070 | 80,996,068 |
| Common shares, shares outstanding | 81,316,070 | 80,996,068 |
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Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc
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| Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
| Common shares, par value | $ 0.01 |
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Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury and other adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of debt discount (net of debt premium) that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument that has yet to be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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