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Share Repurchase Program (Details)

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Share Repurchase Program (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. [Member] - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
Mar. 31, 2017
May 31, 2017
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount     $ 125,000,000
Shares repurchased and retired during period (in shares) 443,700 0  
Stock Repurchased Average Price Per Share $ 22.52    
Stock repurchased during period exclusive of commissions and related fees $ 10,000,000    
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount $ 65,700,000