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Debt of the Operating Partnership Debt Maturities (Details)

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Debt of the Operating Partnership Debt Maturities (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership | 3.75% Senior Exchangeable Notes [Member]
   
Schedule of Maturities of Debt [Line Items]    
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount $ 20 $ 103
Senior Notes 7,010 7,107
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 3.75% 3.75%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description August 2026  
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc
   
Schedule of Maturities of Debt [Line Items]    
Long-term Debt 886,644 714,616
Senior Notes 554,644 554,616
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
   
Schedule of Maturities of Debt [Line Items]    
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months 157,030 [1]  
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two 0  
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three 182,000  
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four 0  
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five 250,000  
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five 300,000  
Long-term Debt, Gross 889,030  
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (2,386)  
Long-term Debt 886,644 714,616
Senior Notes $ 554,644 $ 554,616
[1] On July 18, 2011, we issued a redemption notice for the remaining 7.0 million outstanding 3.75% senior exchangeable notes. These notes, with an original maturity of August 2026, will be redeemable on August 18, 2011. Holders of the notes will have until August 16, 2011 to exercise their exchange rights.