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Equity Based Compensation of the Company (Share-Based Compensation Expense Capitalized) (Details)

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Equity Based Compensation of the Company (Share-Based Compensation Expense Capitalized) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Mar. 31, 2016
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]    
Equity-based compensation expense capitalized $ 246 $ 230