Shareholders' Equity of the Company (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
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Sep. 30, 2019 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2019 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Feb. 28, 2019 |
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| Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. [Member] | |||||
| Additional amount authorized | $ 44,300,000 | ||||
| Authorized repurchase amount | $ 169,300,000 | ||||
| Remaining amount authorized to be repurchase | $ 80,000,000.0 | $ 80,000,000.0 | |||
| Total number of shares purchased (in shares) | 650,929 | 0 | 1,209,328 | 919,249 | |
| Average price paid per share | $ 15.34 | $ 0 | $ 16.52 | $ 21.74 | |
| Shares repurchased exclusive of commissions and related fees | $ 9,987,000 | $ 0 | $ 19,976,000 | $ 19,980,000 | |
| Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member] | |||||
| Total number of shares purchased (in shares) | 650,929 | 1,209,328 | 919,249 | ||
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