CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares |
Dec. 31, 2019 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
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| Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. [Member] | ||
| Common shares, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Common shares, authorized | 300,000,000 | 300,000,000 |
| Common shares, issued | 92,942,260 | 93,941,783 |
| Common shares, outstanding | 92,942,260 | 93,941,783 |
| Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member] | ||
| General partnership units | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member] | Class A Limited Partnership Units [Member] | ||
| Limited partnership units | 4,911,173 | 4,960,684 |
| Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member] | Class B Limited Partnership Units [Member] | ||
| Limited partnership units | 91,892,260 | 92,941,783 |
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