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

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Equity-Based Compensation of the Company (Equity-Based Compensation Expense Capitalized) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 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 $ 264 $ 267 $ 510 $ 497