CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member]
Net income	$ 17,776	$ 12,458	$ 34,005	$ 21,292
Reclassification adjustments for amounts recognized in net income	37	(87)	(53)	(173)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	135	39	203	34
Other comprehensive income (loss)	172	(48)	150	(139)
Comprehensive income	17,948	12,410	34,155	21,153
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated partnerships	(896)	(738)	(1,685)	(1,438)
Comprehensive income attributable to Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.	17,052	11,672	32,470	19,715
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member]
Net income	17,776	12,458	34,005	21,292
Reclassification adjustments for amounts recognized in net income	37	(87)	(53)	(173)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	135	39	203	34
Other comprehensive income (loss)	172	(48)	150	(139)
Comprehensive income	17,948	12,410	34,155	21,153
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated partnerships	(29)	25	(30)	32
Comprehensive income attributable to Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.	$ 17,919	$ 12,435	$ 34,125	$ 21,185