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Debt of the Operating Partnership (Details)

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Debt of the Operating Partnership (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership | 6.15% Senior Notes [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Senior Notes $ 249,536 $ 249,490
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount 464 510
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 6.15% 6.15%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Nov. 01, 2015 Nov. 01, 2015
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership | 3.75% Senior Exchangeable Notes [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Senior Notes 7,010 7,107
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount 20 103
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 3.75% 3.75%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Aug. 01, 2026 Aug. 01, 2026
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership | 6.125% Senior Notes [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Senior Notes 298,098 298,019
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount 1,902 1,981
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 6.125% 6.125%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Jun. 01, 2020 Jun. 01, 2020
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership | Bridge Loan [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms LIBOR + 1.60%  
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate 1.79% 1.79%
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership | Line of Credit [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms LIBOR + 1.90%  
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage 0.40%  
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate 2.14% 2.16%
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Senior Notes 554,644 554,616
Bridge Loan 150,000 0
Unsecured lines of credit 182,000 160,000
Long-term Debt 886,644 714,616
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Senior Notes 554,644 554,616
Bridge Loan 150,000 [1] 0 [1]
Unsecured lines of credit 182,000 [2] 160,000 [2]
Long-term Debt 886,644 714,616
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount $ (2,386)  
[1] Our senior, unsecured bridge loan bears interest at a rate of LIBOR + 1.60% and has an initial maturity date of September 26, 2011. At our discretion we may extend the maturity to June 22, 2012 by exercising each of the three ninety-day extension options.
[2] Our unsecured lines of credit as of June 30, 2011 bear interest at a rate of LIBOR + 1.90% and expire in November 2013. These lines require a facility fee payment of 0.40% annually based on the total amount of the commitment. The credit spread and facility fee can vary depending on our investment grade rating.