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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Rental Property (Details)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Rental Property (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Depreciation expense related to rental property $ 97,636 $ 97,916 $ 96,990
Purchase price allocated to assets, useful life, maximum 33 years    
Scenario, Adjustment [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Depreciation $ 4,400    
Net income (loss) attributable to Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. $ 4,400    
Net income (loss) , basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.04    
Net income (loss), diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.04    
Building and Building Improvements [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful life, minimum 33 years    
Land and Land Improvements [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful life, minimum 15 years    
Equipment [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful life, minimum 7 years    
Solar Assets [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful life, minimum 10 years 20 years