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Debt of the Operating Partnership Debt Maturities (Details)

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Debt of the Operating Partnership Debt Maturities (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc
   
Schedule of Maturities of Debt [Line Items]    
Long-term Debt $ 1,058,083 $ 1,025,542
Senior Notes 547,896 547,763
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
   
Schedule of Maturities of Debt [Line Items]    
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months 1,298  
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two 4,633  
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three 3,599  
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four 423,563  
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five 30,279  
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five 590,533  
Long-term Debt, Gross 1,053,905 1,021,037
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (4,178) (4,505)
Long-term Debt 1,058,083 1,025,542
Senior Notes 547,896 547,763
3.75% Senior Exchangeable Notes [Member] | Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
   
Schedule of Maturities of Debt [Line Items]    
Senior Notes $ 0