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Document and Entity Information
Dec. 20, 2019
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000049600
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Dec. 20, 2019
Entity Incorporation State Country Code MD
Entity File Number 1-07094
Entity Tax Identification Number 13-2711135
Entity Address, Address Line One 400 W. Parkway Place
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 100
Entity Address, City or Town Ridgeland
Entity Address, State or Province MS
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 39157
City Area Code (601)
Local Phone Number 354-3555
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share
Trading Symbol EGP
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false