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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
Jun. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
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| Debt instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net | $ 1,826 | $ 1,967 |
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Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member] | Unsecured Term Loan [Member]
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| Debt instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net | 472 | 547 |
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Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
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| Debt instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net | (5,816) | (6,362) |
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Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member]
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| Common shares, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Common shares, authorized | 300,000,000 | 300,000,000 |
| Common shares, issued | 94,425,537 | 94,061,384 |
| Common shares, outstanding | 94,425,537 | 94,061,384 |
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Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
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| Debt instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net | 1,826 | 1,967 |
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Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member] | Unsecured Term Loan [Member]
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| Debt instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net | 472 | 547 |
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Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member] | Mortgages [Member]
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| Debt instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net | $ (5,816) | $ (6,362) |
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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. 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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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. 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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