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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 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2018
Sep. 30, 2017
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]        
Equity-based compensation expense capitalized $ 652 $ 267 $ 840 $ 777