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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 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2018
Sep. 30, 2017
May 31, 2017
Authorized amount of share repurchase         $ 125,000,000
Total number of shares purchased 0 1,265,404 919,249 1,911,585  
Average price paid per share $ 0.00 $ 25.61 $ 21.74 $ 25.80  
Total price paid exclusive of commissions and related fees $ 0 $ 32,407,000 $ 19,980,000 $ 49,324,000  
Remaining authorized repurchase amount $ 55,700,000   $ 55,700,000