CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member]
Net income	$ 56,180	$ 16,170	$ 90,185	$ 37,462
Reclassification adjustments for amounts recognized in net income	(94)	(88)	(147)	(261)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(79)	(73)	124	(39)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(173)	(161)	(23)	(300)
Comprehensive income	56,007	16,009	90,162	37,162
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated partnerships	(2,877)	(835)	(4,562)	(2,273)
Comprehensive income attributable to Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc./Operating Partnership	53,130	15,174	85,600	34,889
Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member]
Net income	56,180	16,170	90,185	37,462
Reclassification adjustments for amounts recognized in net income	(94)	(88)	(147)	(261)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(79)	(73)	124	(39)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(173)	(161)	(23)	(300)
Comprehensive income	56,007	16,009	90,162	37,162
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated partnerships	(99)	(7)	(129)	25
Comprehensive income attributable to Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc./Operating Partnership	$ 55,908	$ 16,002	$ 90,033	$ 37,187