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Supplementary Income Statement Information (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Advertising and promotion | $ 27,066 | $ 29,046 | $ 29,108
Common area maintenance | 73,367 | 71,195 | 70,616
Real estate taxes | 32,836 | 30,695 | 28,542
Other operating expenses | 27,188 | 24,299 | 23,751
Operating Costs and Expenses | $ 160,457 | $ 155,235 | $ 152,017

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