Shareholders' Equity of the Company (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | |||
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Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
May 31, 2017 |
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| Exchange of Class A limited partnership units (in units) | 32,348 | 24,962 | 25,663 | |
| Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount | $ 125.0 | |||
| Repurchase of shares including transaction cost (in shares) | 1,911,585 | |||
| Stock Repurchased Average Price Per Share (dollars per share) | $ 25.80 | |||
| Shares repurchased exclusive of commissions and related fees | $ 49.3 | |||
| Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount | $ 75.7 | |||
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- Definition Number of shares that have been repurchased and retired during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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