CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member]
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Common distributions (in dollars per share) | 1.74 | 3.32 |
Common units issued upon exercise of options | 4,400 | 9,425 |
Restricted units granted, net of forfeitures | 84,343 | 141,500 |
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member]
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Issuance of common shares upon exercise of options | 17,600 | 37,700 |
Grant of restricted shares, net of forfeitures | 337,373 | 566,000 |
Dividends paid per common share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.435 | $ 0.8300 |
Exchange of Operating Partnership units for common shares | 3,545 | 6,730,028 |
Common shares issued in exchange for Operating Partnership units | 14,180 | 1,682,507 |
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Common distributions per unit No definition available.
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Common units issued, upon exercise of options No definition available.
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Restricted Units Granted, Net of Forfeitures No definition available.
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Aggregate dividends paid during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of units converted into shares of each class of partners' capital account. Units represent shares of ownership of the general, limited, and preferred partners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of shares issued during the period upon the conversion of units. An example of a convertible unit is an umbrella partnership real estate investment trust unit (UPREIT unit). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares issued during the period related to Restricted Stock Awards, net of any shares forfeited. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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