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Share Repurchase Program (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. [Member] - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | May 31, 2017
Authorized amount of share repurchase |  |  |  |  | $ 125,000,000
Total number of shares purchased | 0 | 1,265,404 | 919,249 | 1,911,585 |
Average price paid per share | $ 0.00 | $ 25.61 | $ 21.74 | $ 25.80 |
Total price paid exclusive of commissions and related fees | $ 0 | $ 32,407,000 | $ 19,980,000 | $ 49,324,000 |
Remaining authorized repurchase amount | $ 55,700,000 |  | $ 55,700,000 |  |

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